Times of Islamabad

PM Imran Khan summons important meeting of the newly constituted cabinet

PM Imran Khan summons important meeting of the newly constituted cabinet

*ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has summoned a meeting ofnewly-constituted cabinet on Tuesday (April 23).*

The meeting will discuss several matters including economic matters. Themembers will share view son proposal for tax exemption to Saudi funds foruplift works.

The PM will also be briefed on the current education system and ways tostreamline its structure. A case of appointing a judicial member to anappellate tribunal, in-land revenue will also be discussed. The droughtemergency plan for 2019 will also be presented before the committee.

The members will also approve decisions taken by the Economic CoordinationCommittee (ECC).

Earlier in the day while chairing a key meeting of party ministers, PrimeMinister Imran Khan said he would welcome Asad Umar, who stepped down asfinance minister on April 18, back into the cabinet if he intends to comeback.

The prime minister said it will be beneficial for the cabinet if Asad Umarreturns to the key body of ministers. He stated that no one in thegovernment was in power on permanent-basis. ‘Those serving the masses willstay, while others will be sent packing’, he clarified.