Pakistan, July 10 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered an urgent reorganization of the National Tariff Commission (NTC) to improve its legal, administrative, and institutional performance. He issued these directions while chairing a high-level meeting on the NTC's overall operations and recent developments.

The Prime Minister stressed the need for a third-party review of the commission's performance. He believes this will help improve its effectiveness in protecting local industries. He also noted that the NTC's research and data systems, if fully optimized, can play a key role in supporting domestic businesses facing market challenges.

To modernize the NTC, PM Shehbaz directed that gaps in training and resources must be address...