By Web Desk 
The government of Pakistan is moving forward with a comprehensive rightsizing initiative aimed at reducing the burden on the public sector by eliminating redundant job positions. Under this plan, several roles in government departments deemed non-essential or obsolete are expected to be abolished. This move is part of the government’s broader strategy to streamline its workforce, improve efficiency, and cut down unnecessary expenses in the public sector.
The rightsizing effort is being led by the Ministry of Finance, which has identified several categories of positions, including mid-level administrative and support roles, that have contributed to bureaucratic inefficiencies. According to officials, these jobs, many of which have remained unproductive, will be phased out in a gradual process over the coming months. The government has assured that the employees affected by the rightsizing will be offered compensation packages, as well as opportunities for reskilling and redeployment in other sectors.
Despite the government’s assurances, the move has sparked concern among employees and labor unions, who fear that the rightsizing could lead to mass layoffs at a time when the country’s unemployment rate is already high. On the other hand, proponents argue that the policy will make the public sector more agile and responsive, reducing the long-standing problem of overstaffing in government offices. The rightsizing initiative is expected to affect multiple departments, including health, education, and civil administration, with more details to be announced in the coming weeks.