Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif
On Thursday, he directed the authorities concerned to ensure third-party verification
Including ensuring quality in all government purchases.
After chairing a meeting held here to review good governance and public procurement,
The Prime Minister also directed reforms in the organization of public procurement
Power (PPRA) and purging power of any kind of influence.
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The Prime Minister said that a transparent method is the government’s top priority
Adding that ensuring transparency in government institutions; buying
It would help build foreign investors; Trust in Pakistan.
The Prime Minister directed the formation of a separate committee from the committee
Procurement Agency, to address complaints related to the purchasing process.
He also stressed the appointment of qualified, professional and experienced experts in this field
PPRA is based on merit.
The Prime Minister directed all government departments to use the electronic purchasing system (e-
PADS) in addition to establishing special procurement cells in government departments
To purchase and obtain services.
He said that transparency in government affairs is essential for national development.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister was informed of the review of the private sector performance evaluation
The relevant decree, rules and regulations have been finalized, and
The amendments will soon be presented to the Federal Cabinet for approval.
The aim of these amendments is to ensure transparency in the purchasing process
It was said to meet and adapt them to contemporary requirements.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Era Minister of Economic Affairs
Khan Cheema, Minister of Petroleum, Dr. Musadiq Malik, Minister of State for Petroleum Affairs
Information Technology Shatha Fatima Khawaja, PPRA Board Members, World
The meeting was attended by the Director of the World Bank and other senior relevant officials.