ISLAMABAD: Privatisation Minister Abdul Aleem Khan has expressed deep concern regarding Pakistan Post’s financial mismanagement and has urged the department’s management to eliminate all vacant positions, reduce unnecessary expenses, and increase revenue to ensure the institution’s survival.
While presiding over a meeting of the “Focal Group of Communications” on Tuesday in Islamabad, Mr. Khan stated, “Day and night efforts are needed to prevent the collapse of Pakistan Post.”
He instructed the management of the postal service to devise an emergency financial strategy to stabilize the department.
The minister emphasized that entities whose costs exceed their income are bound to fail and emphasized the government’s intention to reduce excess expenditure to make state institutions self-sufficient.
Mr. Khan urged employees of Pakistan Post to take an active role in saving the department. The conventional era is over.
He said, “The department must now operate in accordance with modern requirements,” and he added that Pakistan Post reform requires a comprehensive strategy. He emphasized that rather than relying on funding from the government, state institutions should generate their own resources.
Mr. Khan suggested that Pakistan Post set up Nadra and passport counters in general post offices (GPOs) and other locations across the country in an effort to increase revenue.
In addition, the minister gave senior officials the directive to submit a comprehensive report to the Secretary of Communications outlining goals and strategies for achieving them.
