Bureaucratic ego hinders institutional performance, says Senate panel

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ISLAMABAD: The Senate’s Functional Committee for deviation expressed strong dislike over the absence of the Secretary, the Establishment Division and observed that the bureaucratic attitudes marked by ego and non -cooperation would hinder the institutional performance and resolve it systematically.

Chairperson Senate Functional Committee for deviation Senator Dr. Zarqa Suhrawardhi Timor has directed that the Secretary Establishment Division Committee ensure attendance to help resolve the underlined agenda item, while providing information about the information on the issue.

The Senate Functional Committee for deviation meeting was chaired by Senator Dr. Zarqa Suhrawardy Timor to review the performance and ongoing steps of the Ministry of National Heritage and Culture Division. Senators Fawazia Irshad and Ponju Bheel attended the meeting. The committee expressed strong dislike over the absence of secretary, establishment division and committee members and emphasized the importance of accountability among the government departments, noting that all government employees are paid through taxpayers through money and their responsibilities. It has been further observed that bureaucratic attitudes marked by ego and non -cooperation are hindering institutional performance and must be resolved systematically.

During the session, the Secretary of the National Heritage and Culture Division presented a detailed briefing on the ministry’s structures, functions and ongoing efforts to protect Pakistan’s cultural sites. He highlighted the issue of inadequate financing, note that when the ministry had requested Rs 20 billion from the Planning Commission, only Rs 2 billion was allocated. The secretary told the committee, “The money was insufficient to maintain both the ministry’s administrative work and its development plans.” He further told the committee that the ministry has successfully released the calendar of annual programs and has maintained weekly cultural activities without interference.

Senator Dr Zarqa raised the issue of theft of antiquities and their illegal transfer abroad. In response, the secretary said that the ministry is actively working with law enforcement agencies to prevent such methods, while the sample return is also continuous. He further said that the government of Pakistan had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with several countries to facilitate the return of illegal transfer artifacts.

Senator Fauzia Irshad recommended maximizing cultural projects and heritage sites, suggesting that the Ministry should establish cooperation with schools, colleges and universities to raise awareness about ancient civilizations. He called on the ministry to increase access through proper advertising of the incident and revise its strategies to make the heritage sites more attractive and accessible to the public. He further suggested that information about the nation’s cultural heritage be included in the curriculum.

In response to a question raised by the chairperson in connection with the protection of Rawat Fort, the committee was told that the renovation work began in 2017. To date, only 40 PC work has been completed due to the remaining 60 PC pending financial barriers. It was also reported that due to the presence of a mosque inside the site, internal tickets for Rawat Fort could not be issued, which people have often seen to offer prayers.

The ministry also informed the committee of the recent two archaeological results: The Mai Qaim Mosque and the tomb of the tomb near Gulberg Housing Society are currently underway at both places. It is believed that the My -Kayat Mosque, which is believed to be built by the divers rulers during the 15th century, is considered one of the oldest mosques in the capital. In a presentation that highlights recent achievements, the ministry exhibited photos of protection work in Ban Faqiran Stopa in the Margala hills.

However, the chairperson expressed dissatisfaction over the quality of the maintenance, noting that the materials used were not in line with the original structure and that the project was badly carried out. He directed the ministry to restore the site using historically accurate content and submit a report to submit a list of officials involved in the project’s non -standard process.

The committee also strictly recommended its senior information and institutional memory documents and close to retirement officers. The committee ended with the directive to improve harmony, implement a transparent plan, and increase public engagement in cultural heritage measures.