The federal government of Pakistan has decided to cut over 30,000 public sector jobs as part of its plan to reduce the size of the government workforce and save money. A total of 30,968 jobs have already been abolished, and another 7,724 positions are expected to be removed soon.
This step is part of a “rightsizing” initiative aimed at making government departments more efficient. Most of the eliminated positions were lower-grade jobs, mainly Grade 1 roles, but some high-ranking posts from Grade 17 to Grade 22 were also affected. So far, the government has saved about Rs30 billion from this move, and more savings are expected in the future.
The government shared this information during a Senate briefing, where officials explained that reducing unnecessary roles will help improve productivity and control spending.
In another major decision, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ended the “son quota” policy. This policy allowed the children of deceased government employees to get jobs without going through a competitive process. The change comes after a Supreme Court ruling and is part of larger efforts to ensure merit-based hiring and equal opportunities for everyone.
By ending this policy, the government aims to create a fairer and more transparent system where jobs are given based on skills and qualifications, not personal connections or family background.
These reforms are seen as important steps toward improving governance, reducing waste, and building trust in the public sector. While the cuts may impact some families, the government believes that these changes are necessary to create a more efficient and fair system for all citizens.
