Dar pushes major government efficiency reforms

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar chaired a key meeting to review reforms aimed at improving the efficiency and performance of government institutions.

During the meeting, the committee on Improving Government Efficiency examined recommendations prepared by five specialised working groups. The proposals focused on modernising government systems and making administrative processes faster and more effective.

The working groups presented recommendations related to restructuring the federal secretariat, upgrading the existing e-office system, improving decision-making procedures, reforming the Performance Evaluation Report (PER) system, and developing a coordinated approach among government departments.

The committee discussed the proposals in detail before finalising the recommendations. The approved suggestions will now be submitted to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for review and further decisions.

The meeting was attended by senior government officials, including federal ministers, secretaries, and other relevant stakeholders. Participants discussed ways to improve institutional performance, reduce delays in official procedures, and strengthen coordination between different departments.

Officials said the proposed reforms are designed to create a more efficient and modern government structure. The focus remains on improving transparency, increasing productivity, and ensuring better delivery of public services.

The meeting is part of ongoing government efforts to introduce administrative reforms and improve the overall functioning of state institutions.

Separately, Ishaq Dar also reviewed preparations for Pakistan’s upcoming role as chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State for 2026-27.

A meeting of the SCO Follow-up Committee examined arrangements for the 2027 SCO summit, which will be hosted in Islamabad.

Various sub-committees briefed officials on progress regarding security, accommodation, venue arrangements, transportation, media management, financial planning, and logistics for international delegates.