Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered a comprehensive review of the performance of all federal ministries and divisions, launching an internal accountability process that could lead to changes in the federal cabinet.
According to the report by private media, the Prime Minister’s Office has formally directed all federal ministries and divisions to submit detailed performance reports in a prescribed format, covering their achievements and major initiatives from February 2024 to the present.
The move follows public debate over the federal government’s overall performance after Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s recent speech, according to the report.
Government sources said ministries have been instructed to outline their performance against their core responsibilities, including progress on policy objectives, governance reforms and measures introduced to improve public service delivery.
The review will cover 18 ministries responsible for economic and financial affairs, 14 ministries dealing with law, security and administrative matters, and nine ministries overseeing social services, health and education.
Under the directive, ministries must provide measurable results of governance initiatives, including completed projects, outcomes achieved and their completion dates. They have also been asked to report on pending projects, explain the reasons for delays, identify implementation challenges and detail corrective measures taken.
In addition, each ministry is required to submit information on administrative reforms, cost-saving measures and initiatives aimed at improving institutional efficiency.
According to the official directive, every performance claim must be supported by documentary evidence or other verifiable proof. The Prime Minister’s Office has warned that unsupported claims and incomplete reports will not be accepted.
The evaluation will also assess the utilisation of development funds and examine the outcomes of public sector projects. It will further review the performance of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority, which oversees projects under the China-Pakistan infrastructure and investment initiative, and the Planning Commission.
The assessment will also cover implementation of the Annual Development Programme (ADP), the government’s annual public investment plan, the impact of economic policies, improvements in the national census and statistical system, public-private partnership initiatives, and the Prime Minister’s Office’s special programmes.
Government sources said the findings are expected to inform decisions on possible cabinet changes and measures to improve governance and administrative efficiency.
