ISLAMABAD – Federal government takes important decision over the Lobbyistfirms in US for Pakistan image building.
Federal cabinet in its meeting on Friday, expressed reservations about theperformance of two lobbyists or Public Relations (PR) firms working in theUS to defend Pakistan’s interests.
However the cabinet has approved release of Rs240 million for thisimage-building effort.According to information, the cabinet advised theMinistry of Foreign Affairs to continually audit the performance of thesefirms on quarterly basis after the officials concerned presented a summaryproposing a release of Rs246m to the two firms, Pakistan today hasreported.
The cabinet ministers stressed that contracts with these firms should berenewed based on their performance and achievements.
According to reports, the ministry officials maintained that the firms wereshortlisted after a competitive process and their performances are reviewedafter every three months.
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The contracts with the firms would be extended if they protect theinterests of Pakistan while failure to meet the desired outcomes will leadto termination of their services, the ministry said.
After assurances of the ministry, the cabinet endorsed the EconomicCoordination Committee’s (ECC) August 28 decision and approved release ofRs246m.
