BBC News, 9 February 2011
Pakistan's cabinet has quit as part of plans to reduce the number of ministers by more than a third and cut government spending amid an economic crisis.
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| Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has been under pressure for some time to downsize his cabinet |
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani paid tribute to his cabinet colleagues as he announced the move live on television.
He has decided to appoint a smaller cabinet in line with the demands of political opponents.
The proposal is to cut the number of ministers and deputy ministers from 60 to less than 40.
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