Govt Takes Another Step towards Rightsizing Ministries of Information, Heritage

A meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Rightsizing of the Federal Government was held today at the Finance Division, chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb. The meeting focused on the recommendations of the sub-committee headed by Salman Ahmad, Ambassador at Large, regarding the restructuring of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and the National Heritage & Culture Division. The sub-committee, after extensive consultations and a thorough examination of the scope of work and public policy impact of the attached departments, presented its findings to the committee. The proposals included recommendations aimed at enhancing the productivity and efficiency of various departments, ensuring more impactful activities, and improving public service delivery. The subcommittee’s report also outlined several recommendations, including potential mergers, the transfer of functions, third-party audits, and the establishment of clear timelines for achieving self-sustainability. These measures are intended to lead to the creation of leaner, more efficient organizational structures under both the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and the National Heritage & Culture Division, in line with the government’s commitment to rightsizing. During the meeting, the proposals were discussed in detail, taking into account the feedback from both the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and the National Heritage & Culture Division. The committee members and senior officers from the relevant ministries participated actively in the discussions. The final recommendations of the Cabinet Committee on Rightsizing will be firmed up shortly and submitted to the Federal Cabinet for approval.