The federal cabinet has approved transferring the powers of the Chief Minister’s Office in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to the provincial governor so that day-to-day administrative matters can be handled during the state of emergency in the province. The aim is to ensure smooth administration and better governance.
The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The PM Office Media Wing announced the decisions in a press release.
Governor to handle delegated powers in KP
Under the arrangement, the governor will submit a monthly review report to the federal government on how the delegated powers are used. The cabinet expressed hope that the KP Advisory Council, under the governor’s leadership, would make every effort to ensure public welfare, prosperity and the restoration of law and order.
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New currency notes and a 10-rupee coin approved
On the recommendation of the Ministry of Finance, the cabinet approved designs for a series of new currency notes. A briefing told the cabinet that designs had been sought from artists and designers nationwide, following extensive consultations by a cabinet committee formed by the prime minister.
The new notes would feature enhanced security features and advanced materials to curb counterfeiting and improve durability. The cabinet also approved introducing a 10-rupee coin to replace the existing 10-rupee note.
Pakistan-Kuwait defence pact and committee decisions endorsed
The cabinet formally endorsed the defence cooperation agreement between Pakistan and Kuwait. The agreement was signed on June 11, 2023, to foster bilateral defence ties, and the Kuwaiti government ratified it on July 19.
The meeting also endorsed decisions taken by the Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises on October 26. It further ratified decisions of the Cabinet Committee on Legislative Cases taken at meetings held on January 22, February 26, August 5, 18 and 27, and September 11 and 22.
