The Pakistani government has announced its intention to dissolve two authorities under the Health Ministry.
This decision aims to implement cost-cutting measures and streamline healthcare services. The Islamabad Blood Transfusion Authority and the Human Organ Transplant Authority will be merged with the Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority, leading to a significant reduction in staff.
Furthermore, the Ministry of States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) will be dissolved, with its administrative functions absorbed into the Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), following recommendations from the Rightsizing Committee.
Earlier today, the government decided to dissolve SAFRON, and a special committee will be established to determine the future of Jammu & Kashmir State Properties. According to sources, state properties will be sold as needed, and the revenue generated will be allocated for the welfare of Azad Kashmir and GB.
Additionally, the Directorate of Health Services (DHS) for Kashmir and GB will be reviewed, with plans to transfer control to the Azad Kashmir government.
