PM Khaqan tightens noose around ministers in first official order
No minister will be allowed to leave for foreign visits without permission
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has issued his first order on Friday after appointment as he directed that federal ministers cannot seek permission to travel abroad unless the visit is in line with the performance or duties related to the respective ministry or divisions
The directions further stated that ministers will have to inform the Prime Minister Office about the dates on which the official travel is due to take place.
PM Abbasi has also directed that ministers will have full authority to allow ministers of state and all officers working in the respective ministry, divisions, attached departments or autonomous bodies to remain under control. However, as a matter of policy, federal ministers and federal secretaries will not be able to travel at the same time unless absolutely necessary, in which case the PM will be informed and taken permission from.
The Prime Minister has further directed all federal ministers and ministers of state to work diligently and complete all ongoing projects on top-priority with utmost transparency and quality of work.
It should be noted that a 43-member new cabinet, including 27 federal and 16 state ministers, took oath from President Mamnoon today.
