Islamabad: The Pakistani government has announced plans to dissolve two authorities under the Health Ministry. According to source, the decision will be taken to ensure cost-cutting measures and streamlining healthcare services. Sources said that the Islamabad Blood Transfusion Authority and the Human Organ Transplant Authority will be merged with the Islamabad Healthcare Regulatory Authority, resulting in a significant reduction in staff. Earlier today, the Pakistan government decided to dissolve the Ministry of States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON). The SAFRON ministry will be merged into the Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), following recommendations from the Rightsizing Committee.
