Railways Ministry: 238 legal advisers shown the door
Railway Minister says hiring of the legal advisers was done on political grounds.
Rafique said the hiring of the legal advisors was done on political grounds. PHOTO: FILE
Federal Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique decided on Wednesday that 238 legal advisers of the ministry, allegedly appointed on political basis, will be replaced, Express News reported.
Rafique said the hiring of the said advisers was done on political grounds and that they will be fired.
A legal firm will be appointed and new legal advisers will be hired in their stead.
A day earlier Rafique had said that he was working on a plan for the revival of Pakistan Railways (PR).
He had said that efforts would be made to bring an end to corrupt practices in the department.
Rafique said the hiring of the said advisers was done on political grounds and that they will be fired.
A legal firm will be appointed and new legal advisers will be hired in their stead.
A day earlier Rafique had said that he was working on a plan for the revival of Pakistan Railways (PR).
He had said that efforts would be made to bring an end to corrupt practices in the department.