The members of Senate Standing Committee on Finance on Wednesday slammed the government for failing to appoint full-time heads of various institutions including regulatory bodies which has led to ineffective working of state machinery.
“For 13 months now, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) is without an appointed head — and same is the case with other 23 organisations,” Senator Salim Mandviwala said.
Adding to his comments, Senator Talah Mehmood said that it seems to be a policy of the present government to keep the matter in ‘limbo’.
“This way it is easy to sway decision as a regular chairperson could challenge them,” he added.
Senator Usman Saifullah chaired the committee in the absence of Senator Nasreen Jalil.
Responding to the matter, Akbar Sharifzada representing the Ministry of Finance, informed that the matter was delayed due to lengthy process as directed by the Supreme Court earlier.
“Previously the decisions were taken by the commission but the Supreme Court has abolished the commission and the appointments are being made by the finance ministry,” he said.
“Short listing of candidates has been completed and the names will be finalised in next two weeks.” He added.
