Move to bring pvt operators under legal framework

The Council of Advisers yesterday approved in principle The Post Office (Amendment) Ordinance 2008 to bring private postal operators under legal framework.
A meeting of the Advisory Council with Chief Adviser Fakhruddin Ahmed in the chair approved the Ordinance in principle in the light of discussion and suggestions.
However, the council asked the ministry concerned for placing the draft ordinance again at its meeting after vetting by the law ministry.
The Post and Telecommuni-cations Ministry placed the draft Ordinance proposing to amend two sections of the Post Office Act 1898.
The meeting also discussed the draft Dearness Allowance (Constitutional Post) Ordinance 2008 to provide dearness allowance to persons positioned in the constitutional posts.
It asked the law ministry for reexamining the draft ordinance incorporating all constitutional posts and placing again at the Council of Advisers' meeting.
The meeting also discussed a proposal on re-fixing the value of lands under Housing and Works Ministry and increase the fees and service charges on transfer of lands and flats.
The meeting asked for placing comprehensive proposals by holding joint meeting of Finance, Law, and Housing and Works Ministries.
Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Syed Fahim Munaim briefed newsmen about the outcome of the meeting.
Members of the Council of Advisers attended the meeting at the CA's Office. Cabinet Secretary, CA's Press Secretary and Secretaries concerned were present.