ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has stopped federal ministers and ministers of state from going on non-obligatory visits abroad, calling on them to stay in their offices.
According to the PM spokesperson, in order for ministers and ministers of state to concentrate on the work of their respective ministries and avoid unwarranted absences, the prime minister directed that only obligatory visits be taken and non-obligatory meetings may be attended by ambassadors to represent the respective ministries.
Further, the premier has called a Cabinet meeting on Friday, October 31, during which an audit report on the alleged over-billing of electricity will be presented.
The meeting will also entail a performance review of three ministries by the Cabinet, namely the Ministry of Petroleum, Ministry of Planning and Reform and the Ministry of Railways. The meeting will take place in a span of three to four days.
The meeting was initially scheduled to take place on October 28, but was postponed.
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PM shb does that apply to CM Punjab as well?
Still NS spends more time in Pakistan that what was in Mush-Aziz duo times. The two were actually engaged in a globe trotting competition.
@shuaid: he does what he wants...he rigged the elctions because he wanted to win the elections..now he is running away from the audit because he doesn't like the audit...do you konw what a dictator literally mean?
Aww sad ! I feel pity for PMLN Ministers. What is the point of being in Govt if you cannot enjoy ? Stay tuned dear Nawaz Sharif you will fully bow in front of PTI and people of Pakistan. But the worst part is you bow as much as you can, do whatever you want to do but your political career is now finished.
PM sahib bring your dollars back!!
@Frank: No thank you Nawaz Sharif. What world do you guys live in? NS does whatever he wants. That's why I love and respect him so much. He's too cool!! IK asked him to resign? Has NS resigned, he's asked him to do a million different things, NS only does what he wants and he wants the best for Pakistan!
Does the same restriction apply to the prime minister, his family members and servants? Would be a miracle to find a month in the calendar year when the prime minister has stayed in the country. Unfortunately one has to lead by example. Let everyone else enjoy like you have done on tax payers money. Kahin jamhoriat khatray mein na par jaye.
Only face savings just because of IK and Awami pressure.
Aww sad ! I feel pitty for PMLN Ministers. What is the point of being in Govt if you cannot enjoy ? Stay tunned dear Nawaz Sharif you will fully bow in front of PTI and people of Pakistan. But the worst part is you bow as much as you can, do whatever you want to do but your political career is now finished.
Another pat on the back for something that should have been taken for granted, anyway we need to check the income-stream for any possible benefits.
Good step.All good steps should be welcomed.
@Sameer Sheikh: Pakistan is nearly a foreign country to him. He has stayed so much out of it that he needs to get out for rest ,recreation and rehabiltation. This is obligatory. Pakistan is his house not his home!
What about your own excessive foreign trips Mr. PM? Who will restrict you from those non-essential trips?