Govt initiates thorough process of reforms in CAA

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By MG News | July 02, 2020 at 10:06 AM GMT+05:00

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July 02, 2020: Meeting of the Federal Cabinet was held in Islamabad on Wednesday with Prime Minister Imran Khan in the chair. The meeting discussed the overall political and economic situation in the country.

Briefing media after the cabinet meeting in Islamabad, Information Minister Senator Shibli Faraz said the federal government has initiated a thorough process of reforms in the Civil Aviation Authority and all airlines of the country to ensure transparency in all procedures and licensing of pilots.

The Information Minister said pilots with dubious credentials have been grounded forthwith. He said the pilots whose licenses were found to be suspicious have been terminated from service.

He said five employees of CAA have also been grounded until the process is completed. In addition, the CAA has been directed to start further action on a fast track basis. He said the degrees of all airline staff will be verified.

The Minister said Prime Minister strongly believes in meritocracy and transparency in all sectors.

Senator Shibli Faraz said the cabinet deliberated on the report of Auditor General and expressed satisfaction that remarkable improvement has been made in procedures during this government.

He said the cabinet also endorsed the decisions taken in the ECC meeting of the 25th of last month.

The cabinet accorded approval to three agreements of hydropower projects.  It also took into consideration the renewable energy options for power production including solar and wind. The Prime Minister directed to remove any hurdles and bottlenecks in the way of these alternative sources to encourage cheap energy production.

The cabinet also discussed sustainable development goals and on the suggestion of Minister for Information Technology Aminul Haq, the Prime Minister directed to reallocate development funds within a month before their lapse.

Shibli Faraz said the Prime Minister directed to activate provincial finance commission in order for equitable development in all parts of provinces in an organized way and without any undue influence. This will also help remove a sense of deprivation among residents of different areas in a province.

He said Prime Minister directed to form a committee under the leadership of Federal Minister of Economic Affairs Khusro Bakhtiar to look into public sector projects to be undertaken on reduced costs and improved quality. The committee will submit its report in 90 days' time.  

The cabinet accorded approval to appoint an auditor for SECP.

The Minister said the cabinet discussed the potential of IT exports and how to increase Pakistan's share in the international market. This sector has the potential to increase exports to 5 billion dollars from the earlier one billion dollars.

The forum discussed the issue of evacuee properties and their optimal use for income generation. It was decided that education and health-related properties can be offered to private parties to not only generate their business but also provide facilities to the public.

Replying a question, the Minister said that a transparent system of accountability is inevitable for the development of the country. He said that Prime Minister Imran Khan will hold accountable all those who looted the national exchequer.

He urged the opposition to join hands with the government to meet challenges in the wake of the corona pandemic.

Radio Pakistan

 

 

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