Federal authorities directed to streamline recruitment rules

ISLAMABAD: A Sub-Committee of the Senate Functional Committee on Devolution has issued firm directions to all federal authorities to streamline recruitment rules and ensure that provincial shares must be strictly and objectively implemented so that underserved and rural regions receive their constitutional share without subjective discretion.

The meeting was convened by Senator Zamir Hussain Ghumro on Friday to review the implementation of Article 38(G) of the Constitution and evaluate provincial employment shares across Federal Ministries and corporate boards.

The meeting was attended by Senators Poonjo Bheel, Jan Muhammad, along with Add Secretary Establishment, Special Secretary Petroleum Division, and other senior officials.

During the session, the chairman of the committee directed the Additional Secretary Establishment Division to rectify existing omissions, address provincial representation shortfalls on a priority basis, and report back to the committee.

Examining the constitutional mechanism governing natural resources under Article 173 post the 18th Amendment, the Sub-Committee sought a detailed financial break-up of funds generated by oil and gas companies. They submitted profits of the last 16 years of Oil and gas Companies. Committee directed the firm to firm up the figure and make a disbursal proposal.

Secretary Petroleum provided a detailed briefing regarding the 50/50 revenue sharing structure between the Federal Government and the provinces, detailing the flow of non-tax revenues into the public exchequer. To guarantee transparent, equitable distribution of joint assets and revenues, the Committee directed the relevant authorities to make necessary legislative and administrative amendments and submit a comprehensive compliance report by next week.

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