Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to accelerate the implementation of the government's right-sizing measures to improve efficiency.

He was chairing a review meeting on right-sizing and improving the efficiency of the federal government in Islamabad today(Tuesday).

The Prime Minister said the performance of government institutions should be significantly improved through the use of modern technology and enhanced training.

He highlighted that the abolition of unnecessary posts and positions is an integral part of the government's reform agenda.

Shehbaz Sharif noted that, under the right-sizing initiative, the Utility Stores Corporation, the Pakistan Public Works Department (Pak PWD) and the Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (PASSCO) have already been closed, resulting in savings for the national exchequer.

He directed that a third-party audit be conducted of the posts abolished and institutions closed under the right-sizing policy to ensure transparency and accountability.

The Prime Minister also instructed the Right-Sizing Committee to finalize its remaining recommendations within one month.

The meeting was informed that the right-sizing initiative has reduced the ratio of civil government expenditure to GDP and that vacant posts in various ministries and government departments have been abolished.

It was further informed that proposals are being prepared for the right-sizing of state-owned enterprises and autonomous bodies.

It was also told that the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines and First Women Bank Limited has been completed, while steps are also being taken to privatize several other state-owned enterprises.