ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced plans to dissolve two authorities under the Ministry of National Health Services as part of cost-cutting measures being implemented across federal ministries.
Sources privy to the development said that 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.
The decision was taken following the recommendations from the Rightsizing Committee.
As per reports, the administrative wing of the Ministry of SAFRON will be dissolved, and a special committee will be formed to decide the future of Jammu & Kashmir State Properties. The state properties will be sold and the revenue generated will be spent on the welfare of Azad Kashmir and GB.
Moreover, the Rightsizing Committee has decided to review the Directorate of Health Services (DHS) of Kashmir and GB with plans to transfer control to the Azad Kashmir government.
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