ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said changing status quo is the biggest challenge of the government as the country cannot be run through old and traditional manners.
Speaking at a meeting with federal secretaries and provincial chief secretaries, the prime minister stated that the government realises the problems and difficulties of the civil servants and all possible steps are being taken to redress them and make the civil service effective as it was in the past.
He said a tenure policy for secretaries’ appointment has been evolved so that they can perform their duties with dedication. He said able, determined, and hardworking civil service plays a pivotal role in implementing the government’s vision.
He urged the civil servants to work hard for people’s welfare and development and find solution to their problems. He said progress can only be ensured by taking correct and timely decisions.
The prime minister said that said creating job opportunities for youth and eradication of poverty is his mission. He said public welfare should be kept supreme by rejecting traditional methods to materialie the dream of change.
PM Imran Khan said Pakistan has great potential for tourism, which can play a vital role for country’s economic and social development, adding that there is a need to fully exploit this potential.
He said China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will prove as the gamechanger for Pakistan as projects will open up new chapters of development in the country.
The prime minister said that the country’s economy is improving and investors are showing interest in various sectors, while the Pakistani rupee is getting stronger and exports are on the rise.
PM Khan said investor confidence on government’s policies and steps taken so far are encouraging. He added that international institutions have also noted this change but there is a need to further improvement. He emphasised on utilising technology for transparency and innovation in governance.
Prime Minister’s Adviser on Institutional Reforms Dr Ishrat Hussain informed the meeting about reforms regarding civil service. The prime minister directed to finalise the process of recommendations at the earliest to improve performance of the civil service.
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