Pakistan to Eliminate Dozens of Ministries to Curb Corruption

Pakistan Unveils Plan to Slash Ministries and Departments in Bid to Curb Corruption and Boost Economy. ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN – June 9, 2025 – In a significant move aimed at tackling corruption and revitalizing the nation's economy, Pakistan's Finance Minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb, announced plans to eliminate 43 ministries and 400 departments. "We are doing this to stop leakages and improve the economy," Aurangzeb stated during a press conference. The minister highlighted that the losses due to inefficiencies in the current governmental structure exceed one trillion. The government's plan involves a phased approach to the restructuring, with ongoing structural reforms to address systemic issues. This bold initiative signals a determined effort to improve Pakistan's economic outlook.