A meeting of
Federal Cabinet was held today at Prime Minister’s Office with Prime Minister
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in chair.
The Cabinet
signing of Negotiated Draft Visa Abolition Agreement between the Government of
Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Government of Italy for the Holders of
Diplomatic Passport.
The Cabinet
also granted approval to amend the existing conventions existing between
Pakistan and various countries including Sri Lanka, Nepal, France, Tunisia,
Morocco, Portugal for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal
evasion with respect to Taxes on Income for updation of article of exchange of
information.
The Cabinet
approved signing of MoU on Scientific and Technical Cooperation in the field of
Agriculture Research between Pakistan Agriculture Research Council and
Agriculture Academy of Bulgaria.
Appointment
of Member (Administration) CDA was also approved.
The Cabinet
also approved a proposal for change in nomenclature of Ministry of Port &
Shipping to Ministry of Maritime Affairs.
The Welfare
of Senior Citizen Bill 2017 was also deliberated during the meeting. The
proposed Bill is aimed at facilitating senior citizens and catering to their
needs.
A detailed
presentation was made on the existing provincial quota regime which is being
followed during recruitment process for the posts of Central Superior Services
and other vacancies at the federal level. It was decided that the matter should
be discussed in detail on the floor of the Parliament as well as at the forum
of Council of Common Interest. The Prime Minister directed Establishment
division to undertake a comprehensive review of the quota regime focusing on
the impact of the policy so far and also to proposed suitable amendments to
make the policy more effective and result-oriented.
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