Senator Ahad Cheema, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Establishment Division, chaired a meeting to review the setup of Asaan Khidmat Centres across Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). The Minister instructed the Chief Secretaries of AJK and GB to commence the tendering process for these centres.
Furthermore, the Federal Government committed to supplying the necessary financial resources for the centres. The Chief Secretaries of AJK and GB subsequently agreed to move forward with the required tendering process.
A feasibility study must also be completed, with resulting proposals submitted to the Prime Minister for consideration, as the Minister directed. Examining a revenue-sharing arrangement with service providers, including NADRA and the Immigration and Passports Department, was also called for by the Minister.
The Minister expressed satisfaction regarding the services and public attendance observed at the Asaan Khidmat Centre in G-9, Islamabad. Improving the facilities at the G-9, Islamabad Asaan Khidmat Centre was another directive issued by the Minister.
The meeting also covered the potential use of centrally located post offices and other government buildings in various cities for Asaan Khidmat services. Assessing the option of utilising such central post offices and government buildings requires a feasibility study, the Minister directed.
