Cabinet Division

President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, and other federal cabinet members received gifts from foreign dignitaries this year, with items deposited in Toshakhana. The government periodically publishes details of these gifts, including records since 2002, though the identities of the gift-givers remain undisclosed. The Cabinet Division emphasized disclaimers about data accuracy and responsibility for errors.

The Senate Standing Committee on Devolution in Pakistan has raised concerns over the re-establishment of federal ministries on devolved subjects under the 18th Amendment, forming a subcommittee to investigate violations. The committee directed the cabinet division to scrap proposed IT-related ministries and halt appointments in devolved areas.

The Senate Functional Committee on Devolution raised concerns over the re-establishment of federal ministries on devolved subjects post-18th Constitutional Amendment, citing constitutional violations. The committee formed a sub-committee to investigate alleged breaches and directed federal agencies to cease operations on devolved matters.

The Senate Secretariat has terminated fuel conservation and austerity measures, restoring a five-day workweek with full staff from June 22 due to eased fuel prices following a US-Iran deal. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved ending these measures, except for specific market timings.