ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan will chair a meeting of the federal capital on Tuesday (today) to discuss a 20-point agenda and review the political and economic situation in the country.
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi will brief the federal cabinet about his recent visit to China with Director General ISI Lt General Faiz Hamid. The visit after the Dasu bus incident focused on future strategic relations and the security threats.
The federal cabinet is also expected to be apprised about current situation in Afghanistan and the expected steps to be taken by the US to contain Taliban advancement.
The cabinet is also expected to approve MoUs to be signed with Saudi Arabia during the forthcoming visit of Saudi Foreign Minister expected today.
The prime minister will be congratulated on the victory of PTI in the AJK elections. Newly appointed Federal Minister Moonis Elahi will attend his first meeting.
The proposals of different Ministries will also be considered and approved. The cabinet will consider 20 items agenda of which new laws will be included in the crimes schedule of FIA.
The elimination of unnecessary regulations for doing business and bilateral investment treaty is also on the agenda of the cabinet meeting. Chairman CDA will give a briefing on encroachments in Islamabad, especially in E-8 and E-9 sectors.
The cabinet will accord approval to hand over two accused namely Nasim Ghauri and Ghulam Shabir to United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The Cabinet will be briefed on electronic voting machines and voting rights to Overseas Pakistanis. It will approve the import of four ambulance vehicles being donated by the Japanese government. The issue of dual nationality with Czech Republic and appointment of Korangi Fishing Harbour Authority is also on the agenda.
The cabinet will also approve appointment of Chief Statistician, Board of Governors of Hydrocarbon Development Institute. Ratification of decisions of the ECC and Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) are also on the agenda.
