Dar vows to strengthen partnership with US.
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed authorities involved to speed up the implementation of the federal government’s right-sizing measures to enhance effectivity.
He was chairing a evaluation assembly on right-sizing and bettering the effectivity of the federal authorities in Islamabad. The PM mentioned the efficiency of presidency establishments must be considerably improved by means of the usage of fashionable know-how and enhanced coaching.
He highlighted that the abolition of pointless posts and positions is an integral a part of the federal government’s reform agenda.
Shehbaz Sharif famous that, beneath the right-sizing initiative, the Utility Shops Company, the Pakistan Public Works Division (Pak PWD) and the Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Providers Company (PASSCO) have already been closed, leading to financial savings for the nationwide exchequer.
He directed {that a} third-party audit be carried out of the posts abolished and establishments closed beneath the right-sizing coverage to make sure transparency and accountability.
The Prime Minister additionally instructed the Proper-Sizing Committee to finalize its remaining suggestions inside one month. The assembly was knowledgeable that the right-sizing initiative has lowered the ratio of civil authorities expenditure to GDP and that vacant posts in numerous ministries and authorities departments have been abolished.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif mentioned Tuesday that Pakistan is eager to additional strengthen its cooperation with america in commerce, funding, agriculture, IT, mines and power sectors.
He was speaking to a US Congressional delegation, comprising Ryan Zinke and Michael Baumgartener in Islamabad. The PM welcomed the Congressmen to Pakistan and mentioned their go to is a welcome step in the direction of constructing stronger Pakistan-US ties.
Whereas congratulating the Congressmen and the American individuals on the 250th anniversary of US Independence, the Prime Minister additionally conveyed his heat regards and finest needs for President Donald Trump.
The prime minister fondly recalled President Trump’s daring and decisive intervention in Might final 12 months that led to cessation of hostilities and ceasefire between Pakistan and India and helped saved lots of of hundreds of thousands of lives. Each the Congressmen thanked the Prime Minister for the nice and cozy hospitality. They famous that President Trump loved glorious relations with the Pakistani management, which was additionally having a constructive impression on the bilateral ties.
They praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for Pakistan’s main function in regional peace efforts.
The 2 sides agreed to extend the quantity and frequency of visits by Congressional delegations to Pakistan in addition to visits of parliamentary delegations to the US.
Later, the Prime Minister hosted a reception in honour of a delegation of U.S. company sector executives who’re visiting Pakistan and embody representatives of various sectors together with IT and know-how, power, mining and manufacturing.
Welcoming the delegation, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s dedication to strengthening its longstanding partnership with the U.S., emphasizing that financial cooperation stays a central pillar of bilateral ties. He invited extra U.S. corporations to put money into Pakistan in mutually helpful ventures throughout a variety of sectors.
The prime minister underscored that the Pakistani American diaspora, effectively represented among the many visiting U.S. enterprise delegation, constitutes an important bridge between Pakistan and america.
Deputy Prime Minister and Overseas Minister Ishaq Dar additionally reaffirmed Pakistan’s dedication to additional strengthening its strategic and financial partnership with america by means of enhanced commerce, funding, and parliamentary engagement.
He was addressing a delegation of members of the US Home of Representatives together with Ryan Zinke and Michael Baumgartner and American enterprise leaders in Islamabad right now.
Ishaq Dar mentioned Pakistan-US relationship continues to achieve momentum beneath the management of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and US President Donald Trump, with frequent high-level engagements reinforcing mutual belief, respect, and cooperation.
The Deputy PM highlighted the significance of parliamentary exchanges in selling mutual understanding and strengthening institutional ties.
He expressed confidence that the go to would supply the US delegation with a greater understanding of Pakistan’s wealthy cultural heritage, dynamic society, and financial potential.
Referring to regional developments, Ishaq Dar mentioned Pakistan stays dedicated to dialogue, diplomacy, and the peaceable decision of disputes.
He appreciated the function of President Donald Trump and his administration in facilitating the Pakistan-India ceasefire understanding final 12 months. He mentioned Pakistan additionally served as a honest facilitator within the US-Iran dialogue, which led to the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding earlier this 12 months.
Additionally, PM Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday directed the officers involved to speed up work on ‘Apna Ghar Scheme’. He was chairing a evaluation assembly in Islamabad right now on progress of Prime Minister Apna Ghar Scheme. The PM mentioned offering shelter to frequent man is among the high most priorities of the federal government and Apna Ghar Scheme was launched with this very goal.
He mentioned private and non-private banks ought to present most financing to make Apna Ghar Scheme profitable. The PM additionally directed the officers to formulate a method for vertical and horizontal mannequin housing initiatives for the scheme. The assembly was briefed that banks have to date accepted 204 billion rupees for the scheme whereas a financing of 27 billion rupees has been accomplished.
PM Shehbaz Sharif additional directed all federal and provincial establishments to stay on excessive alert and guarantee full preparedness to cope with any emergency arising from the continuing monsoon rains and the ensuing flood state of affairs throughout the nation.
He was chairing a evaluation assembly in Islamabad on Tuesday to evaluate the flood state of affairs brought on by the continuing monsoon spell.
The PM directed the Nationwide Catastrophe Administration Authority to keep up steady coordination with Provincial Catastrophe Administration Authorities and provincial governments and make sure the well timed dissemination of climate forecasts and monsoon-related data to all related federal and provincial establishments.
Shehbaz Sharif burdened the necessity to hold the early warning system for Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and flash floods within the northern areas absolutely operational.
He mentioned Pakistan’s contribution to world greenhouse gasoline emissions is minimal, but the nation is among the many worst affected by the adversarial impacts of local weather change. He mentioned the federal government is working expeditiously on quick, medium and long-term measures to mitigate the consequences of local weather change.
The Prime Minister instructed the NDMA, in coordination with all related establishments, to make sure that each potential step is taken to reduce the lack of life and property in the course of the ongoing monsoon season.
In the meantime, PM Shehbaz Sharif emphasised the necessity for the upgradation of oil refineries because it constitutes a key pillar of Pakistan’s complete power safety framework.
He was chairing a gathering of Cupboard Committee on Vitality in Islamabad right now that accepted the proposed amendments to the Pakistan Oil Refining Coverage 2023.
The Prime Minister mentioned the fashionable refineries won’t solely assist meet the nation’s rising power necessities but in addition cut back dependence on imported fuels and facilitate the manufacturing of environment-friendly fuels.
Shehbaz Sharif additionally directed the introduction of reforms within the Oil and Gasoline Regulatory Authority (OGRA) to enhance its efficiency and higher meet market necessities, with a view to selling competitors, transparency and funding within the power sector.
He emphasised that the amended coverage must be applied successfully and directly, warning that any negligence or pointless delay wouldn’t be tolerated. He directed the related ministries and establishments to speed up the reform course of whereas sustaining shut coordination with all stakeholders. He reiterated that the federal government will proceed to pursue sustainable reforms within the power sector, promote fashionable applied sciences and create an investment-friendly surroundings.
