Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has mandated a comprehensive performance transformation for Pakistan’s federal ministries, directly linking the modernization of governance systems to economic growth and national prosperity. Chairing a strategic performance review, he emphasized that outmoded seven-decade-old structures must be replaced with digital, efficient, and accountability-driven models.

To drive this transformation, he ordered:

  • The adoption of digital governance, including the implementation of e-offices across all ministries, aims to facilitate transparency and expedite workflows.
  • Hiring of sector experts and international consultants to support critical reform areas.
  • Formation of a high-level performance monitoring committee, tasked with restructuring ministries based on successful models like the Energy Ministry’s conservation-driven reform and cost savings.
  • Development of modern recruitment frameworks to attract top talent for key public institutions.

The Prime Minister praised the Energy Ministry’s model, noting its success in reducing losses and saving billions for the national treasury. He instructed that these practices serve as a blueprint for other departments and that the committee submit actionable plans promptly.

By prioritizing performance, digitization, and expert-led governance, the government aims to unlock the potential of Pakistan’s young workforce, harness its abundant resources, and drive economic growth.