QUETTA, Oct 15 (APP): Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, on Thursday chaired a review meeting, continued for its second consecutive day, to evaluate provincial departments’ performance and draft reform proposals.
During the meeting, Chief Secretary of Balochistan, Shakeel Qadir Khan, provided a detailed briefing on the performance, administrative affairs, and operational capacity of various departments. Several proposals aimed at improving departmental functionality and restructuring were also deliberated upon.
The meeting included a comprehensive review of measures to enhance the performance of government departments, streamline administrative structures, optimize the use of public resources, and improve the quality of services delivered to the public.
Chief Minister Bugti said that for reforms to effectively improve the performance of government departments, they must be aligned with tangible, practical outcomes.
He emphasized that the utility of government institutions should be gauged by their performance and the quality of services provided to the public.
He stressed that every department must fulfill its responsibilities effectively, and that performance should be linked to measurable results.
The Chief Minister remarked that the efficient utilization of public resources and the enhancement of institutional capacity are essential for good governance.
He further noted that the process of restructuring and reform must prioritize practical requirements, administrative efficiency, and the public interest, with the ultimate goal of making the government machinery more functional and accountable.
He stated that effective measures are necessary to improve coordination among departments and remove unnecessary obstacles in the discharge of their duties saying that clearly defining the responsibilities and scope of each department would help improve administrative affairs and enhance performance.
The chief minister emphasized that the primary objective of these reforms is to make government institutions more effective and to ensure the provision of timely, high-quality services to the public.
He noted that, in improving the administrative structure, priority should be given to proposals that foster transparency, accountability, and efficiency in government operations.
During the meeting, proposals concerning the current performance, administrative structure, and functionality of various provincial departments were reviewed, and discussions were held on how to ensure the reform process yields tangible results.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
