Chief Minister’s discretionary powers allow for exceptions on a case-by-case basis regarding job vacancies.
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has enforced strict austerity measures, prohibiting the purchase of new vehicles and expenditures on workshops, seminars, and overseas treatments at government expense.
Under the new guidelines approved by the provincial cabinet, the finance department has instructed all departments to adhere to financial discipline. Exceptions to the vehicle ban include ambulances, fire trucks, tractors, buses, and necessary machinery, while foreign workshops, seminars, and medical treatments will be subject to stringent scrutiny.
Chief Minister’s discretionary powers allow for exceptions on a case-by-case basis regarding job vacancies. Project employees’ contract extensions require consultation with the finance department, and all appointments to vacant positions must obtain prior finance department approval. Additionally, departments are instructed not to retain funds in bank accounts.
These measures aim to bolster financial prudence amid economic challenges, ensuring responsible use of public funds in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.In the period spanning January 2023 to June 2024, 1023 cases have been filed against adulterers, with a staggering 850 cases still pending in police stations and courts. Only 78 convictions have been secured during this time, underscoring the urgency for tougher legislative measures.
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The amendments aim to overhaul existing regulations, ensuring robust enforcement and eliminating adulteration practices that jeopardize public health and trust in food safety standards.
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