Trim the fat

US President-elect Donald Trump promised to cut the size of the Washington DC bureaucracy and improve governance during his campaign. This message resonated well with the majority of Americans, propelling Donald Trump to the presidency. The president-elect has now announced the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This new department will dismantle government bureaucracy, slash the over-regulatory regime and cut excess costs.

I think this a very good initiative that will deliver positive results for the American people. Unelected bureaucrats have become akin to legislatures and rulers in almost every country, costing economies billions of dollars annually. Generally, they do not face any real accountability even if they do not perform well. I believe the time has come to overhaul the bureaucracy in Pakistan too. Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif and his cabinet should seriously consider creating our own version of the DOGE. The improvement in federal government efficiency will result in more economic growth and help improve public finances.

FCA Ejaz Ahmad Magoon

Dubai