The Pakistan Public Works Department is facing closure as per a directive from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and for this purpose a five-member committee has been formed to finalize the official plan for dissolving the department.
A notification has been issued to form the committee, chaired by the Federal Housing Minister and included the Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission, Secretary of Establishment Division, and the Secretaries of both Housing and Power Divisions.
Their mandate is to submit a comprehensive closure plan within two weeks, which will address the fate of PWD employees, human resources, and ongoing projects. This decision comes amidst government efforts to reduce expenditures and streamline operations.
