ISLAMABAD – The federal cabinet has decided to abolish discretionary fundsfor ministers, MPs and the prime minister.

Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry criticised the previous government fordoling out huge funds to MNAs. He said former premier Nawaz Sharif in hislast year as premier used Rs21 billion as part of the discretionary funds.MPAs were given Rs30b, he said.

If required we will bring a legislative amendment to implement the change,he added.

Previously, Nawaz used to “distribute” projects during rallies in variousparts of the country, Fawad said, adding that this will no longer happen.