Govt on Track to End Over 20,000 Jobs in Railways Ministry 

Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Rightsizing of the Federal Government.   The Ministry of Railways presented a detailed overview of its rightsizing initiatives. The committee was apprised that out of 95,859 sanctioned posts in the ministry, 17,101 posts have already been abolished, while 5,695 posts are in the process of being abolished. Furthermore, 15,000 additional posts are planned to be eliminated in the near future as part of the ministry’s rightsizing efforts.  The presentation highlighted measures aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and optimizing resources, focusing on aligning the ministry’s functions with its core mandate and reducing redundant posts. Discussions emphasized the importance of modernizing Pakistan Railways and ensuring its operations remain efficient and effective.  The committee decided to refer the case to the Sub-Committee on Rightsizing for further review and implementation of the proposed measures.  The Establishment Division informed the Chair about receiving confirmations from 29 ministries and one constitutional body regarding the abolition of 11,877 posts and 4,660 dying posts. The finance minister commended the implementation of the committee’s decisions and acknowledged the efforts of the ministries and departments involved.  The meeting concluded with a directive to continue implementing rightsizing measures across federal ministries in a phased manner to achieve effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainable policy outcomes.