Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) is preparing for one of its biggest restructuring drives in recent years. The government has launched a downsizing effort that will reshape departments, including the National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC), Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), and Ignite.
To lead the process, MoITT has brought in Alvarez & Marsal, an international consultancy known for corporate restructuring. The firm has already begun its review and will deliver proposals aimed at cutting inefficiencies, removing duplication, and pushing these bodies toward stronger institutional reforms.
Among the departments, NTC is expected to see the sharpest reduction. People familiar with the matter suggest that its size could be slashed by nearly half. PSEB and Ignite are also under review, with changes focused on aligning their functions with core mandates and reducing wasteful spending. The push is designed to help these agencies achieve more financial independence while remaining relevant in a fast-moving digital economy.
Officials argue that the reforms are about more than saving money. By rightsizing operations, the government hopes to deliver better services and improve the strategic contribution of these institutions. The plan also ties into a larger agenda to modernize state bodies so they can adapt to global technological and economic shifts.
The downsizing effort may not be limited to NTC, PSEB, and Ignite. Ministry officials indicated that more affiliated organizations could face restructuring as part of this ongoing reform wave. If implemented successfully, the shake-up could position Pakistan’s IT and telecom sector for stronger growth in the years ahead.