Islamabad (The COW News Digital) The federal cabinet has approved the transfer of powers assigned to the chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the provincial governor for the duration of the emergency, according to an official statement.
The decision was taken during a federal cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, with the stated objective of facilitating administrative affairs and improving governance in the province.
According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will exercise the powers delegated to the chief minister for handling routine administrative matters during the emergency period.
The governor will also be required to submit a monthly review report to the federal government regarding the exercise of these powers.
The federal cabinet expressed hope that the KP Advisory Council, under the governor’s leadership, would work towards improving public welfare, prosperity and the law-and-order situation in the province.
The decision comes amid significant political and constitutional developments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following the reported imposition of emergency measures and Governor’s Rule.
The transfer of administrative powers is expected to reshape the province’s governance structure during the emergency period. However, the cabinet statement did not provide further details about the specific powers being transferred or the timeline for their implementation.
Pakistan and Kuwait Defence Agreement Ratified
The federal cabinet also ratified a defence cooperation agreement between Pakistan and Kuwait.
The agreement was signed on June 11, 2023, with the aim of promoting cooperation in the defence sector between the two countries.
According to the official statement, the Kuwaiti government had already ratified the agreement on July 19.
The agreement is intended to strengthen defence ties between the two brotherly countries and expand cooperation in relevant fields.
Cabinet Approves New Currency Note Designs
In another significant decision, the federal cabinet approved designs for new currency notes on the recommendation of the Ministry of Finance.
The cabinet was given a detailed briefing on the proposed designs and the process followed for their selection.
Officials said proposals had been invited from artists and designers across Pakistan to develop designs for the new banknotes.
A cabinet committee established by the prime minister had also held detailed consultations with relevant stakeholders before presenting its recommendations.
The approval marks a step forward in the government’s plan concerning the design of new currency notes. Further details about the denominations, final designs and issuance schedule were not included in the reported announcement.
The cabinet meeting addressed several administrative, financial and diplomatic matters, with the KP governance decision emerging as one of its most prominent outcomes.
