Pakistan Public Works Department
Coverage of Pakistan Public Works Department in the Nexus archive.
- PM Shehbaz directs elimination of unnecessary positions to improve govt performance
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the elimination of unnecessary government positions and institutions to enhance performance and efficiency. The initiative has already closed entities like the Utility Stores Corporation and Pakistan Public Works Department, resulting in cost savings. A third-party audit of abolished posts is mandated, and privatization efforts for state-owned enterprises such as Pakistan International Airlines are underway.
- CDA seeks third-party forensic audit of IHC Legal Facilitation Centre project
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is demanding a third-party forensic audit of the Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) Legal Facilitation Centre project due to concerns over cost overruns, unapproved variations, and transparency. The project’s cost has risen from Rs1.446 billion to over Rs2.07 billion, mirroring mismanagement issues seen in the main IHC building, which faced criticism for faulty infrastructure.