ISLAMABAD-
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Chaired a special federal cabinet meeting on Friday to review the overall performance of ministries and departments, a private news channel reported.
According to the report, the performance of ministries of Petroleum and Natural Resources, Planning and Development and Railways is being reviewed on the first day. Ministers for the respective ministries are also present in the session.
Advisor to the prime minister on Water and Energy, Dr Musadiq Malik, presented his enquiry report over excessive billing. In his briefing, he said the ministry has significantly curtailed power theft in the country.
The audit report of the inflated electricity bills was tabled. The PM has reportedly termed the report unsatisfactory and has ordered the advisor to resubmit the report.
Moreover, the PM reportedly expressed his satisfaction over this year’s Hajj arrangements.
Reports say the cabinet will be reshuffled following the review of the performances. The portfolios of the ministers, who failed in making their mark since the formation of the government, will be changed.
Some ministers are likely to be sacked from their ministries over their failure, sources said.