Dr Ishrat Discusses Reforms, Austerity Steps With Usman Buzdar

Advisor to Prime Minister on Institutional Reforms and Austerity Dr Ishrat Hussain Saturday called on Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar and discussed measures regarding reforms, reconstruction, savings and austerity in government departments.

LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 15th Dec, 2018 ) :Advisor to Prime Minister on Institutional Reforms and Austerity Dr Ishrat Hussain Saturday called on Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar and discussed measures regarding reforms, reconstruction, savings and austerity in government departments.

Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister said that two taskforces have been formed for reforms in government departments and institutions as per the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Speedy work would be done on the institutional reforms that would improve performance of departments, he said and added that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has set new examples of austerity.

He said that considerable reduction has been made in the expenditures of Chief Minister's Office.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Ishrat said that institutional reforms were needed, adding that performance of departments could be improved through institutional reforms.

Performance management should be focused, he maintained. Secretary food, principal secretary to CM and senior officers were present in the meeting.