Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has initiated measures to improve the transparency and efficiency of governmental operations, focusing on the reform of the Toshakhana system and the distribution of relief packages. During a Federal Cabinet meeting in Islamabad, he announced the formation of committees to address these issues.
According to a statement by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Prime Minister Sharif has formed a committee led by Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif to review and reform the Tosha Khana Act 2024. The aim is to enhance transparency in the Toshakhana system, which manages the acceptance and distribution of gifts received by government officials.
Additionally, Sharif has instructed the formulation of a new strategy to effectively deliver the Prime Minister’s Relief Package to those in need. He emphasized the importance of restructuring the Utility Stores Corporation to ensure better implementation and monitoring of this process.
In another decision, the Federal Cabinet approved extensions for foreign pilots’ licenses. The licenses of 86 foreign pilots currently employed in Pakistan will be valid for another two years, while new pilots joining this year will have a three-year extension. These extensions are a response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent restrictions that necessitated the hiring of foreign pilots by Pakistani airlines.
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