Cabinet gives nod to release of official Pakistani map

Dunya News

The federal cabinet also approved a 13-point agenda on various issues.

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Federal cabinet meeting presided over by Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday ratified the decision to observe Youm-e-Istehsal while the economic and political situation of the country was also reviewed.

The meeting approved the preparation and release of the official Pakistani map. The federal cabinet also approved a 13-point agenda on various issues.

Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed left shortly after the start of the meeting due to ill health.

The cabinet also approved the appointment of Deputy Governor State Bak of Pakistan (SBP) and reconstitution of the Board of Korangi Fisheries Harbor Authority.

The meeting was given detailed briefing on the performance of the National Information Technology Board, payment of dues to media houses, gas distribution projects, economic development and economic indicators.

A progress report on institutional reforms was presented in the meeting. The cabinet approved appointments of CEO of USF Company under the Ministry of IT, Chairman Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources and renewal of PIA RPT, Aerial Work and Charter License as well as approval was accorded to the charter of Pakistan Global Institute Rawat.

The cabinet also reviewed the bill for protection of domestic workers in Islamabad.