Federal Minister for Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan, visited the Directorate General of Pakistan Post today to chair a high-level review of the organization’s performance, financial health, and future strategy.
Addressing senior officials, the Minister emphasized the urgent need for comprehensive reforms, restructuring, and modernization. He directed Pakistan Post to formulate a practical 3-year business plan aimed at achieving financial self-sufficiency and reducing the burden on the national exchequer. "Pakistan Post must adapt to changing market demands and competitive environments," Minister Abdul Aleem Khan stated. "We must abandon outdated practices and adopt an efficient, modern working model to transform this historic institution into a profitable entity aligned with public needs. Federal Minister highlighted that the future of Pakistan Post depends entirely on tangible performance improvements. He stressed that the organization’s 20,000 employees must play a proactive role in securing its survival and progress. We have to bring it at par with the counterpart international organisations, he said. To drive this transformation, Federal Minister directed the newly appointed Director General to address past weaknesses and present a clear, actionable reform roadmap within three months. He also instructed authorities to enhance private sector participation and explore outsourcing various functions. Warning of severe consequences if annual losses are not curtailed, Abdul Aleem Khan stated:" If the institution fails to achieve financial independence, sustaining it will become untenable. If no improvement is seen, the government may be compelled to consider alternative options, including privatization. This is a final warning; there is no further room for delay or negligence." Federal Minister announced a follow-up meeting in one week to review progress and demanded an immediate implementation report on the initial reform measures. The high-level meeting was attended by the Federal Secretary for Communications and senior officials of Pakistan Post. The Director General of Pakistan Post, Squadron Leader (r) Maqsood Ahmed, provided a detailed briefing on the organization's current operational and financial status.
