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Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Defence (Defence Division) issued a Notification regarding Upgradation of the Post of Junior Scientific Officer from BPS-16 to BPS-17. Detail of Notification: In pursuance of Federal Services Tribunal Order dated 26-10-2010 (amended on 25-03-2011) in Appeal No. 1050 (R)/CS 2010, and with reference order of Supreme Court passed in Civil Petition No.325 to 397 and 429 of 2010, dated 15th March, 2010, Secretary Defence, in his capacity as administrative authority is pleased to approve the up-gradation of the post of Junior Scientific Officer from (BPS-16) to (BPS-17) w.e.f. 18-11-1989 working in 503 Army Aviation Base, Workshops, EME Rawalpindi under Ministry of Defence. The financial implication on this account may be met within the budget allocation of FY 2018-19. 2.  This issue with the approval of Secretary Defence

Higher Education Commission, Director General (P&D) issued a letter dated 29.08.2018 addressed to Vice Chancellor, Government College University, Faisalabad regarding grant of establishment of Sub-Campus of Government College University, Faisalabad at Hafizabad Detail of Letter:- This is with reference to meeting held in HEC through video conferencing wherein it has been mutually agreed that Government College University, Faisalabad will establish its campus at Hafizabad. You are requested to please take necessary steps in this regard so that academic activities be initiated as early as possible. HEC will provide financial support to GC University as per provision of the PC-I 'Establishment of sub campus of public sector universities at district level - Phase-I'.

Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, Section Officer (General) issued a notification regarding Internal Austerity Measures for the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications. Detail of Notification:- In Light of the vision for curtailing government expenditure presented by the Honorable Prime Minister of Pakistan in his inaugural address to the nation on the 19th of August 2018, the following austerity measures are to be adopted within the Ministry of IT & Telecom with immediate effect: a) There will be a complete ban on serving of dinner / lunches / high tea during official meetings. Only coffee / tea will be served during official meetings. Serving of 0.5. Liter bottled water will also be banned. b) Officers will ensure minimal use of stationery. As a start, in order to optimize paper use, double-sided printing as well as minimal line spacing may be used in preparation of cases on note sheets, drafts etc.  c) Use of

Government of the Punjab, Finance Department, Additional Finance Secretary (Reg) issued letter regarding discontinuation of project allowance for projects / programmes / policy units / policy cells or any special dispensation as part of the market based salary / pay package for government servants on their appointment in public sector companies / boards / autonomous bodies / commissions / funds / authorities / special institutions / foundations / etc.. Detail of the Letter:- 1- The existing policy about grant of Market Based Salary / Project Allowance contained in this department's letters of even number dated 20.05.2014 and 21.11.2014 or any other letter whereby any special financial benefit as part of the regular Pay / Pay Package / Market Based Salary extended to the government employees working in the subject public sector organizations have been reviewed for the purposed of rationalization and uniform application across the board. 2-  In suppression of all previous policy inst

Higher Education Commission, Consultant (Quality Assurance Division) issued policy regarding two degrees awarded in same year or session clash with same or different mode. Detail is as under:- The policy on the subject of two degrees awarded at the same time or with session clash approved by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) in its meeting held on October 27 th , 2015; Sr. Degree-I Degree-II Policy Decision 1 Bachelor / Master Degree obtained in regular mode in the morning session in one university. Bachelor / Master Degree obtained in regular mode in the morning session in the same university. Degrees with time clash are not allowed. 2 Bachelor / Master Degree obtained in regular mode in the morning session in one university. Bachelor / Master Degree obtained in regular mode in the morning session in different university. Degrees with time clash are not allowed. 3 Bachelor / Master Degree obtained in regular mode in the morning session in

Election Commission of Pakistan issued notification regarding schedule of conduct of Elections and Bye Elections. Detail of Notification; In pursuance of section 73 and 102 of the Elections Act, 2017 read clause (4) of Article 224 and 254 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Election Commission hereby calls upon the electors of the under mentioned constituencies of National / Provincial Assembly constituencies to elect Members from under mentioned constituencies, which have become vacant due to death of contesting / returned candidates, resignation under Article 223 and postponement under Articles 218 (3) of the Constitution read with Section 4 of Act ibid, and specifies in relation thereto, the following dates for Elections / By Elections:  National Assembly of Pakistan 1-   NA-35 Bannu 2-   NA-53 Islamabad-II 3-   NA-56 Attock-II 4-   NA-60 Rawalpindi-IV 5-   NA-63 Rawalpindi-VII 6-   NA-65 Chakwal-II 7-   NA-69 Gujrat-II 8-   NA-103 Faisalabad-III 9-   NA-124

Government of the Punjab, Finance Department, Section Officer (Goods / Law) issued a letter vide No.FD.SO(GOODS)44-4/2016 dated 01.08.2018 regarding Austerity / Economy Measures for the Financial Year 2018-19. Detail of Letter:- I am directed to refer to the subject noted above and to state that the Provincial Government has decided to observe utmost austerity in usage of public money through prudent financial management, observance of financial discipline, judicious reduction of the expenditures without compromising the essential and core organizational functions / activities. Expenditures shall be required to be realigned with organizational goals to make them target based and cost efficient. Wastage of resource and leakage of funds needs to be curbed strictly. In order to ensure effective and economical use of public resources, the Provincial Government has decided to introduce the following economy measures during the financial year 2018-19, which shall be applied across the board

Government of the Punjab, Local Government & Community Development Department, Section Officer (ADMN-III) issued a letter Vide No.SO.ADMN.III(LG)3-164/2018 dated 27.07.2018 addressed to the Chairman Municipal Committee, Lodhran regarding request to upgrade the post of Accounts Clerk from BS-06 to BS-15. Detail of Letter:- The undersigned is directed to refer to your letter No.460/MOF dated 1405.2018 on the subject cited above and to convey that the request to upgrade the post of Accounts Clerk form BS-06 to BS-15 is not tenable. However, Municipal Committee may consider the case of Mr. Liaqat Ali Accounts Clerk to the grant of time scale if he is otherwise  eligible and fulfill the conditions as laid down in the Finance Department letter No.FD.PC.40-80/2015 dated 26.07.2017 duly adopted by this Department circular No.LCS(Gen)-8(177)/92(P-IV) dated 21.02.2018 (copies enclosed).

Deputy Commissioner, Rajanpur issued a order dated 16.08.2018 regarding Local Holiday in the Revenue Limits of Rajanpur District. Detail of Order:- In exercise of the power conferred upon me by the Additional Chief Secretary, Government of the Punjab, Service & General Administration Department, Lahore vide Notification No.SOW-I(S&GAD) 1-3/2008(P-II) dated 25.01.2017, I, Allah Ditta Warraich Deputy Commissioner, Rajanpur do hereby declare 20th August, 2018 (Monday) as Local Holiday in the revenue limits of Rajanpur District. However, it will not apply to staff engaged in any examination duty / emergent duty.

Government of the Punjab, Finance Department, Section Officer (SR-I) issued a notification vide No.U.O.NO.FD.SR-I/8-18/2018 dated 09.08.2018 regarding revision of rates of fixed travelling allowance for Excise Taxation & Narcotics Control Department. Detail of Notification:- Will the Section Officer (Admn-II), Government of the Punjab, Excise Taxation & Narcotics Control Department, kindly refer to his U.O.No.SO(A-II)ET&NC/7-85/2016 dated 10.07.2018 on the subject noted above? Finance Department conveys its concurrence for enhancement of Fixed Travelling Allowance @ Rs.2000/- per month for Excise & Taxation Head Constables / Constables and @ Rs.3000/- per month for Excise & Taxation Inspectors w.e.f 01.07.2018. Audit copy may be got authenticated accordingly.

Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Interior, Deputy Secretary (Law-II) issued a press release dated 15.08.2018 regarding public holidays on the occasion of Eid Ul Azha, 2018. Detail is of Press Release:- It is notified for general information that 21st to 23rd August, 2018 (Tuesday to Thursday shall be public holidays on the occasion of Religious Festival of Eid Ul Azha. The above press release may kindly be published in all major English and Urdu Dailies both at National and Regional Level and also be given wide publicity though electronic media.

Government of the Punjab, School Education Department, Section Officer (ACAD) issued a letter vide No.SO(A-I)2-15/2004(P-I) dated 08.08.2018 regarding Special Instructions Regarding Transgender Students:- Detail of Letter:- In order to recognize / protect the rights of transgender children in Pakistan under the Transgender Persons [Protection of Rights] Act, 2018 (Act No. XIII of 2018), it is advised that the following instructions be observed by the School Administration while dealing with Transgender Children: -  i- They must be treated on equal basis and in the Column of gender their real status (Transgender) may be mentioned at the time of admission.  ii- During Annual Enrollment & Retention Campaign, equal importance may be given for Boys, Girls and Transgender in order to achieve 100 % Enrollment & Retention targets.  I am, therefore, to request you to ensure implementation of the above directions / instruction in letter and spirit in all Government and Private Education

Government of Sindh, Finance Department, Additional Finance Secretary (SR/ADMN) issued letter  vide No.FD(SR-I)1(70)/2001-2009 dated 10.08.2018 regarding grant of advance full pay / pension to all government employees of provincial government on the eve of Eid Ul Azha:- Detail of Letter:- I am directed to refer to the subject noted above and to state that on account of Eid ul Azha falling on 22nd or 23rd August, 2018, the Government of Sindh has been pleased to decied that full pay and allowances / pension of the month of August, 2018 shall be paid in advance to all Muslim employees / pensioners of Provincial Government (including work charged and contingent paid establishment) on 17th August, 2018 instead of 1st September, 2018.

Government of Balochistan, Finance Department, Under Secretary (Reg-I) issued order vide No.FD(R-I)VI-9/2018/2082-2202 dated 07.08.2018 regarding disbursement of pay and pension to the Provincial Employees of Government of the Balochistan:- Detail of Order:- In compliance with Note 4 below Rule-217 of the Federal Treasury Rules, Vol-I, Government of Balochistan is pleased to sanction to the drawal and disbursement of pay, allowance and pensions in adavance on 16th August, 2018 for the month of August, 2018 (payable on 1st September, 2018) in favour of all employees of the Provincial Government / its pensioners throughout the Province on account of the festive occasion of Eid ul Azha.

Government of Punjab, Finance Department, Deputy Sectretary (PC) issued a clarification letter regarding admissibility of adhoc relief allowance 2018 on promotion / upgradation to higher scales after 30.06.2017 vide No.FD.PC 2-1/2016(279/18) dated 02.08.2018: I am directed to refer to the subject cited above and to stated that a question has arisen about admissibility of Adhoc Relief Allowance 2016 @ 10% of existing basic pay of Basic Pay Scales 2016 to those who have been promoted / upgraded to higher scales after 30.06.2017. Punjab Government allowed an Adhoc Relief Allowance 2016 @ 10% of the running basic pay of BPS-2016 to the civil servants of the Punjab Government including contract employees employed against civil posts in Basic Pay Scales on standard terms and conditions of contract appointment with effect from 01.07.2018. An anomalous situation emerged between Government servants already in service and new entrants appointed subsequently. On on e hand, the employees who were

Government of the Punjab, School Education Department, Section Officer (ER-I) issued a letter to Chief Executive Officer, Punjab Examination Commission (PEC), Lahore regarding Payment of Wages to Teachers Who Performed PEC Duties in February, 2018. Detail of Letter:- I am directed to enclosed herewith a copy of letter No.Nil Dated 03-08-2018 Received from Mr. Kashif Shahzad Ch., Central Secretary General, Punjab Teacher Union, Punjab on the subject noted above. I am further directed to request you to look into the matter and resolve the issue immediately under intimation to this Department.

Government of the Punjab, Finance Department, Accounts Officer (FR) issued a letter regarding Disbursement of Salary and Pension for the Month of August, 2018 in Advance on 17.08. 2018 on Account of Eid Ul Azha to all Government Servants and Pensioners vide No.FD/Accounts/A&A/14/61(Vol-II) dated 06.08.2018: The Government of the Punjab has decided to disburse salary and pension for the month of August, 2018, in advance on 17 th  August, 2018” on account of “EID-UL-AZHA” to all Government employees and pensioners, belonging to “Muslim Community” in pursuance of Rules 5.1(1)-f and 5.2(3) respectively of the Punjab Financial Rules, Volume-I,

Government of the Punjab, Chief Minister’s Monitoring Force, School Education Department issued a letter regarding Observance of Independence Day 14 th  August, 2018:- As you are aware that the Government at National as well Provincial level is celebrating Independence Day on 14 th  August to promote patriotism and national unity by holding flag hoisting ceremonies, seminars etc across the country. It has been desired by the authority that the School Education Department with the same zeal and zest, shall celebrate the Day of Indendence on 14 th  August, 2018 in all offices and public schools, The activities to be organized in offices/public schools, shall comprise the following events- i ) Flag Hoisting  ceremony ii) Qirat iii) Naat Khawni iv) Speeches v) Milli Naghme vi) Display of National flag badge on dress form 01 st  Aug to 14 th  Aug  It is therefore, requested that all offices / heads of educational institutions may be directed for observance of Independence Day-14 th  Augus

Government of Pakistan, Finance Division (Regulations Wing), Deputy Secretary (R-III) issued a Resolution regarding rate of profit on General Provident Fund (GPF) and Contributory Provident Fund (CPF) vide No.F.2(1)-Reg-7/2014-440 dated 06.08.2018:- The rate of profit on deposits and on balance at the credit of the subscribers to the General Provident Fund and similar other Funds for the year 2016-17 was fixed under Finance Division's Resolution No.F.2(1)/2014-455 dated 22.08.2017 @ 11.30% per annum.  It has now been decided that the rate of profit applicable to the subscriptions and the balances in the various Provident Funds during the financial year beginning on the 1st, July, 2017 shall be 11.70% per annum. The funds concerned are:- (1) The General Provident Fund (GPF) (2) The Contributory Provident Fund (CPF) Necessary instructions regarding the rate of profit applicable to the balances in the various Provident Funds under the control of Ministry of Railways and Ministry of De