MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has abolished seven secretary-level posts as part of administrative reforms aimed at reducing expenditures and improving efficiency. The decision, approved by the cabinet on December 17 last year, aligns with an agreement with the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee calling for austerity measures. Read More: AJK […]
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JCP confirms six PHC judges, extends tenure of four
ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on Wednesday recommended the confirmation of six additional judges of the Peshawar High Court (PHC) and extended the tenure of four others for another six months. The meeting, chaired by Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi, took place at the Supreme Court and focused on evaluating the status […]
IPP proposes 16 smaller provinces to improve governance
LAHORE: The Istehkam Pakistan Party (IPP) has called for the creation of 16 smaller provinces in Pakistan, replacing the current four, to bring governance closer to the people, party President and Federal Communications Minister Abdul Aleem Khan said on Sunday. Read More: Law and justice committee demands changes to plea bargain voluntary return Addressing a […]
KP vows accountability for delayed public complaints
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Mohammad Sohail Afridi on Thursday warned that officials who delayed action on public complaints will face accountability, saying negligence in service delivery would no longer be tolerated. He stressed that prompt complaint resolution was a top priority and aligned with the provincial government’s “Awam ka Ehsaas” vision. Read More: KP CM […]
Punjab’s food governance reset
As Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif completes her second year in office, her government’s reform agenda has taken clearer shape through a focus on institutional consolidation, improved service delivery, and citizen-centric governance. Among the most significant of these initiatives is the restructuring of the province’s food governance framework, a sector that directly affects household […]
Lessons from PIA’s privatisation go far beyond the sale price
The transfer of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to private ownership has been widely welcomed as a step toward reform. However, much of the debate has focused narrowly on the sale price, overlooking deeper structural and governance issues that shaped the outcome. A closer examination shows that privatisation did not create PIA’s massive financial burden but […]
HEC chairman post vacant as selection awaits approval
ISLAMABAD: The appointment of the chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) continues to face delays, although the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training remains hopeful that the process will be completed in the coming days. Reda More: Academic circles hope HEC to regain reputation under Dr Mukhtar The position fell vacant on July 30 following […]
CDA misses deadline on pre-approved building plans
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has failed to implement its pre-approved building plans initiative aimed at simplifying the house construction approval process, despite the original eight-week deadline passing more than two years ago. Read More: CDA under pressure to okay IHC building plan The decision was taken by the CDA Board in September 2023 to provide […]
Political instability hurting national progress, says Ahsan Iqbal
Federal Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said on Thursday that Pakistan’s major challenges stem not from a shortage of resources, but from persistent political instability, policy inconsistency and weak institutions. He stressed that neglect of education, lack of discipline and poor governance have continued to hold the country back. Read More: Pakistan back on track of stability, […]
Concerns raised over junior doctors holding senior health posts
PESHAWAR: Concerns have emerged within the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa health department over junior doctors occupying senior management positions despite the availability of more experienced medics. Officials say several posts meant for BPS-20 officers are currently being handled by doctors from lower grades. Read More: UK doctors‘ strike sparks historic NHS crisis According to sources, the most recent […]