ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Tuesday directed the Establishment Division to review the need to cut down on number of occupational groups of Federal Civil Services in line with reduced domain of federal government after the 18th Amendment.
Chairing a meeting on Civil Service Reforms at the PM Office, the Prime Minister observed that there was a need to review the methodology of induction in order to address issues resulting in low success rate in the competitive examinations.
The Prime Minister directed that process of legislation should be initiated to give effect to the proposal.
It was also decided to continue the consultative process to review the incentive structure for the bureaucracy which was the biggest impediment in getting a quality human resource in the civil services.
A detailed briefing was given to the Prime Minister by Minister for Planning, Development and Reform Ahsan Iqbal on various proposals aimed at restructuring of the present structure of the civil service in order to make it more vibrant, professional and capable of bracing modern day challenges.
It was decided to undertake an in-depth analysis of the FPSC results data for the past three years and to make comparative analysis of the recruitment process with other developing countries.
On improving standards of professional training, it was decided, in principle, to upgrade and elevate National School of Public Policy to the status of National University of Public Policy and Administration.
The meeting was attended by Chairman FPSC Naveed Akram Cheema and senior officials of Planning, Establishment and Finance Divisions.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Tuesday directed that all necessary measures be adopted for exploiting the full potential of Pakistan’s dairy industry and directed formation of a committee to study proposal for establishing Milk Board in the country.
Talking to a delegation of Pakistan Dairy Association here at the Prime Minister Office that focused on issues faced by the sector, the Prime Minister asked all stakeholders to consider ways for formation of the Milk Board under the Minister for Food Security.
The Prime Minister was briefed about potential and the contribution of the sector towards national economy and meeting the nutritional requirements of the country.
The delegation suggested various measures including putting in place uniform food standards across the country, minimum pasteurization law and tax related incentives for further growth of the sector.
The Prime Minister assured the delegation that their suggestions would be duly considered by the Government and all possible facilitation would be extended to them for ensuring growth and capitalization of potential of the sector.
Minister for National Food Security Sikandar Hayat Bosan was present during the meeting with the delegation that comprised Syed Yawar Ali, Chairman PDA and Nestle Pakistan Ltd, Mr. Aamir Khawas, Chief Operating Officer Fauji Foods, Sulaiman Sadiq Monoo, CEO Dairy Land Pvt. Ltd., Anjum Muhammad Saleem, CEO Shakarganj Food Products Pvt. Ltd., Jorge Montero, MD Tetra Pak Pakistan Ltd., Ali Ahmed Khan, CEO Engro Foods Ltd, Muhammad Memosh Khawja, CEO Haleeb Foods Ltd., and others.
Published in Daily Times, December 6th 2017.
