Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday said the government has introduced transparency in its decisions in order to improve governance and reduce corruption. He was talking to a delegation of Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) who called on him here.
The Prime Minister said the government will ensure application of Public Procurement Rules, 2004 at all the federal government ministries, as the Public Procurement Rule Authority (PPRA) has been asked to send monthly compliance report, which shall include non-complying departments' tenders. He said transparency is the hallmark of the government's policies and it is promoting e-government for more openness and to minimise processing times.
The Prime Minister said the government has made it mandatory that an integrity pact should be signed by both the parties in all government contracts of Rs 10 million and above. The integrity pact minimises discretion, gives priority to the technical competence and ensures that award of contract is on the basis of lowest evaluated responsive bidder in shortest possible time, he added.
The Prime Minister appreciated the service of Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) and said he considers TIP as an important stakeholder in reducing corruption. The delegation appreciated the efforts made by the government to streamline procedures, minimise corruption and promote transparency.
Syed Adil Gillani, Chairman TIP briefed the Prime Minister about the composition and functioning of TIP. He said the Transparency International Pakistan is an international NGO involved in promoting transparency and fighting corruption.
It comprises a network of 90 local chapters, which bring together relevant stakeholders for promotion of transparency including government contracting. He said since 2000, the TIP has been associated with the Ministry of Finance, NAB and PPRA. The meeting was attended among others by Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance Dr Salman Shah and senior officials.
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