Pakistan
PM directs to expedite process of dissolution of Pak PWD
The Prime Minister says interests of the employees should be protected during the dissolution process
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said Pakistan’s economic situation cannot afford any more burdens of institutions that harm the country’s exchequer.
He was chairing a high-level meeting regarding dissolution of Pakistan Public Works Department and its replacement, in Islamabad.
The Prime Minister said interests of the employees should be protected during the dissolution process.
He said ongoing projects under PWD will be completed by the relevant federal and provincial departments.
The services of private companies of international standards will be hired for government construction and repair.
The meeting was apprised that an asset management company will be formed to manage the assets of PWD.
Shehbaz Sharif said asset records of PWD should be fully digitized.
The Prime Minister directed to expedite the process of dissolution of the Pakistan Public Works Department.
-
Pakistan 1 day ago
DETOXLAHORE a revolutionary step against smog in Punjab, for Lahore’s air quality
-
Pakistan 2 days ago
Court reserves verdict in Sharjeel Memon's assets case
-
Business 2 days ago
Price of solar batteries decline after record drop in panels’ price
-
Pakistan 1 day ago
'Irrefutable' evidence: Tarar urges courts to decide May 9 cases swiftly
-
Business 10 hours ago
Gold glitters again in Pakistan after surge in global markets
-
Regional 1 day ago
Bomb blast in South Waziristan leaves one killed, five wounded
-
Crime 2 days ago
7 security personnel martyred, 15 injured in Kalat attack
-
Pakistan 2 days ago
ANP leader Ilyas Ahmed Bilour passes away