Minister for Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan, on Thursday, ordered an inquiry into the recruitment of 4,000 staff members at Pakistan Post during the previous government’s tenure.
A high-level meeting on departmental right-sizing was chaired by Federal Minister for Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan, on Thursday. The session focused on the effective use of human resources and financial assets, in line with the recommendations of the Cabinet Committee.
The minister warned that those recruited through bribery would face termination, and strict action would be taken against officials involved in the process. Additionally, Pakistan Post officers were directed to present a practical business plan, marking the institution’s last chance to avoid privatization.
Minister Khan addressed the Motorway Police officers during the meeting, emphasizing the importance of treating public funds as a national trust. He categorically stated that no funds would be arbitrarily allocated, and public money should not be used for personal or unnecessary expenses.
The minister also expressed his dissatisfaction with the practice of officers utilizing subordinates for personal household tasks, urging them to abandon outdated colonial-era practices.
Minister Khan also highlighted the importance of departmental right-sizing, stating that it was necessary to improve institutional efficiency and reduce financial losses. He emphasized that organizations unable to sustain themselves due to continuous financial deficits would face privatization.
The Minister also instructed the Postal Life Insurance to submit a detailed business plan, with performance improvements expected from departments under the Ministry of Communications, including NTRC and PICL.
The meeting included briefings by the Federal Secretary for Communications, Chairman of the National Highway Authority, and the Inspector General of Motorways. The Minister set new performance targets for the officers and directed the Motorway Police to re-assess their manpower requirements for better resource optimization.
