Pakistan

Federal Cabinet Approves Merger of Crucial Departments in Meeting Chaired by PM

Pakistan’s Federal Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has made some significant decisions. The cabinet meeting, which considered an 8-point agenda, approved the merger of several important departments into their respective ministries ¹.

Here are the key decisions made during the meeting:

  • Merger of Departments: The Narcotics Division will be integrated into the Ministry of Interior, while the Aviation Division will come under the Ministry of Defence.
  • National Minority Commission Act: The Federal Cabinet approved the National Minority Commission Act, 2024.
  • Right Sizing Committee Recommendations: The meeting also presented recommendations from the right sizing committee in federal institutions.

These decisions are likely to have a significant impact on the country’s governance and administration.