Muhammad Aurangzeb reviews eight-wave restructuring process, urging measurable savings, stronger efficiency and time-bound implementation.
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired a meeting of the Sub-Committee on Rightsizing of the Federal Government to assess progress on the restructuring initiative and identify steps to speed up implementation.
Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Dr. Musadik Malik, who is also the Convener of the reconstituted Sub-Committee on Rightsizing, attended the meeting. Senior government officials also participated in discussions on the ongoing reform process.
The committee reviewed progress under all eight waves of the federal rightsizing exercise, which covers ministries, attached departments and other government institutions.
It was noted that Waves 1 to 4 have made substantial progress following approval by the federal cabinet, while implementation of the approved recommendations is being followed up.
Recommendations under Waves 5 and 6 have also been completed and shared with the relevant authorities. Meanwhile, work on Waves 7 and 8 is continuing as the government moves forward with the broader restructuring agenda.
Focus on Savings and Efficiency
During the meeting, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb stressed that the federal government rightsizing process should now move more firmly from recommendations towards implementation.
He highlighted improved efficiency, cost reduction and stronger government performance as key objectives of the exercise. The reforms are expected to promote digitization, improve resource utilization and eliminate overlapping or unnecessary functions.
The minister also directed officials to clearly calculate recurring financial savings resulting from the approved measures. He emphasized that the fiscal impact of rightsizing should be properly incorporated into the federal budget and the medium-term fiscal framework.
Government Functions Under Review
The committee also examined the broader structure and responsibilities of the federal government. Discussions focused on whether certain functions could be handled more efficiently through institutional restructuring, devolution or greater private-sector participation.
Officials emphasized that government resources should remain concentrated on essential responsibilities while creating a leaner and more effective institutional structure.
The meeting further discussed workload and activity analysis to determine appropriate staffing levels, institutional structures and functions. The minister stressed that the success of the exercise should not be judged solely by reducing the size of government, but by improvements in productivity, efficiency and public service delivery.
Time-Bound Action Plan Proposed
Senator Dr. Musadik Malik called for a focused and time-bound implementation strategy. In consultation with Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Rightsizing Salman Ahmad, he proposed a clear action plan defining responsibilities and deadlines for implementing approved recommendations.
The finance minister directed officials to maintain momentum through regular monitoring and timely execution. He reiterated that the ultimate goal is sustainable improvement in government efficiency, fiscal management, resource utilization and service delivery.
The meeting was attended by senior officials from the Cabinet Division, Power Division, Parliamentary Affairs and other relevant ministries and divisions.