PM Shehbaz directs to expedite process for Pak PWD's dissolution
Pakistan
The recommendations of the committee were presented to the prime minister
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to expedite the process of dissolution of the Pakistan Public Works Department.
He was chairing a high-level meeting regarding dissolution of Pakistan Public Works Department and its replacement, in Islamabad on Saturday.
The recommendations of the committee were presented to the prime minister regarding the action plan of dissolution of PWD and its replacement.
Speaking on the occasion, the prime minister said the interests of the employees should be protected during the dissolution process.
He said the ongoing projects under PWD will be completed by the relevant federal and provincial departments. The services of private companies of international standards will be taken for government construction and repair.
The forum was apprised that an asset management company will be formed to manage the assets of PWD.
The prime minister said asset records of PWD should be fully digitized. He said Pakistan's economic situation cannot afford any more burdens of institutions that harm the country's exchequer.
