Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has stressed the need for comprehensive reforms in the country’s administrative structure, saying the existing system must evolve in line with changing public needs and prevailing circumstances.
Addressing a gathering at the District Bar Association in Narowal, his hometown, the minister said retaining an administrative system designed five decades ago was no longer appropriate, as the country’s population, resources and global environment had undergone significant changes over that period.
He emphasised that administrative reforms were a continuous process and should not be halted under any circumstances, adding that the structure must be transformed to keep pace with public needs and changing circumstances.
The minister called on political leaders to engage in dialogue and develop consensus on key national issues, saying collective efforts could pave the way for meaningful reforms in the country’s administrative framework.
According to reports of the address, he said administrative reforms could be facilitated through national dialogue, and described the legal fraternity as a strong pillar of democracy, playing an important role in ensuring the delivery of justice to the public.
The remarks come as the government continues to discuss restructuring of the administrative and civil service framework, with the Planning Ministry involved in consultations on governance reform.
