The federal cabinet approved the abolition and merger of 82 departments and agencies under six federal ministries and divisions, consolidating them into 40 entities in the first phase of the rightsizing initiative. The cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, also established a committee to propose measures for protecting the rights of employees affected … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Science and Technology has strongly criticized the Ministry of Science and Technology, highlighting that none of its 17 departments are functioning effectively. During a meeting on Monday, chaired by Senator Kamil Ali Agha, the committee expressed serious concerns about the ministry’s overall performance. “There are 17 departments in the … Read more
ISLAMABAD: At least nine departments under the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) are currently operating without a department head. While this raises serious questions about the smooth functioning of these departments, it was noted that most departments are being managed by officials who are serving on an ad hoc basis. It was also learned … Read more