Islamabad, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has initiated a major overhaul of the Pakistan Public Works Department (PWD), aiming to dissolve the existing organization and replace it with a new, modern infrastructure framework. The PM has directed a swift dissolution process to be completed by transferring ongoing projects to relevant federal and provincial departments, and future construction will be managed by private entities adhering to international standards.
According to Zameen.Com, The Prime Minister emphasized ensuring the welfare of PWD employees during the transition. He has proposed the creation of an asset management company to handle PWD's assets effectively. The move is part of a broader strategy to enhance efficiency by fully digitizing asset records and reducing the economic burden of underperforming public sector institutions.
PM Shehbaz's decision reflects an urgent need to modernize the country's infrastructure management systems, aiming to streamline operations and promote fiscal sustainability through privatization and digitization. The plan involves completing all existing PWD projects under the oversight of designated federal and provincial bodies, with a clear mandate to uphold rigorous international standards in future endeavors.