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Directorate of Public Instruction (SE), Punjab, Lahore issued letter to all the District Education Officers, Secondary Education in the Punjab regarding submission of information of contract employees BS-17 & BS-18 (Male & Female) whose contract has been expired or going to be expired uptill 31.12.2018. Detail of Letter:- You are directed to provide the detailed information on the  following proforma regarding contract employees (BS-17 & 15) Male & Female separately  whose contract has been expired or going to be expired uptill 31-19-2018. The said  information must reach to this Directorate on email address admaledpise@gmail.com with  in two days positively as the Govt. is pressing very hard for the same. Sr No-District-Name of Contract Employee with Designation- BPS No.-Subject-Date of Appointment-Date of Joining-Date of Expiry of Contract-Recommendation By DEO (SE)

The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Operations, Lahore write letter to the Capital City Police Officer, Lahore to enhance penalty / fine on the traffic violations to restrain the people for such violations:- Detail of Letter:- It is submitted that almost daily 6000 traffic violations are observed in city  district Lahore and this is a huge number. Such violations are a major cause of slow  traffic, blockage of roads and accidents. Enhancement of penalty / fine on the following  traffic violation can help to restrain the people for such violations. It therefore, requested that penalty / fine on the following violations may  kindly be enhanced as per following recommendation, please. Sr.        Vehicle Kind         Present Fine/Penalty     Suggested Fine/Penalty 1.         Motorcycle            Rs.200/- to 300/-           ...

Government of the Punjab, Services &General Administration Department, Section (Services-I), Section Officer (Services-I) issued a notification regarding entrusting of additional charge of the post of Secretary, Higher Education Department to Secretary, Schools Education Department. Detail of Notification:- Mr. IMRAN SIKANDAR PAS/BS-20). Secretary to  the Punjab, Schools Education Department is hereby  entrusted the additional charge of the post of Secretary to Government of  the Punjab, Higher Education Department in addition to his own duties and  till the posting of a regular incumbent.

Government of the Pakistan, Finance Division (Quality Assurance-I Section) HRM Wing issued a Circular regarding opening of Chevening Scholarship 2019-20 of UK Government Global Education Programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organizations. Detail of Circulare:- The British High Commissioner, Islamabad vide letter dated 20.08.2018 has informed that application window is open for 2019-20 Chevening Scholarship for UK Government's prestigious global Master's Programme. Chevening Scholarships are the UK Government's global education programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organizations. The scholarship offers an opportunity for mid career professionals who want to study a one-year Master's degree at any of the UK's leading universities. The scholarships are awarded to outstanding individuals across a wide range of fields. It is aimed at people who could go to be future leaders of Pakistan. The progra...

Government of the Pakistan, Cabinet Secretariat, Cabinet Division, Joint Secretary to the Cabinet issued a notification regarding Constitution of Task Force for Civil Service Reforms. Detail of Notification:- The Prime Minister, in pursuance of decision of the Federal Cabinet dated 28th August, 2018 has been pleased to approve, with immediate effect, the constitution of the Task Force on Civil Service Reforms. The Task Force shall comprise the following:- (see the copy of the notification for detail) TORs of the Task Force are as under:- To review the existing reports and material on civil service reforms, policies and the federal government restructuring and update the recommendations in light of the new developments and the commitments made in the Election Manifesto. To prepare recommendations and Action Plan for the approval of the Cabinet in respect of; The design of public service structure for the federal, provincial and local governments including human resource policies and man...

Government of the Punjab, Disaster Management Department / PDMA issued a warning regarding High to Very High Flood Situation in River Chenab. Detail:- Pakistan Metrological Department vide its Bulletin No. A-099/18, dated 21-09- 2018 has intimated that high to very high Flood situation is expected in River Chenab along with  associated Nullahs of Rivers Chenab and Ravi from 23 September 2018 onwards. Flood situation  in Rivers Sutlej and Ravi will depend upon the outflows from Indian Reservoirs. Flows are also  likely to increase in River Jhelum. It is therefore, requested that all concerned may be informed to take necessary pre- cautionary measures in low-lying / vulnerable areas to avoid any loss of life damage to public as  well as private property, under intimation to PDMA, Punja b.

Director General, Sindh Food Authority, Government of the Sindh issued a notification regarding ban / restriction of food items in the province of Sindh. Detail of Notification;- Consequent upon the recommendations of the 1st Scientific panel meeting of Sindh Food Authority was held on 4th September, 2018, the competent authority is pleased to Ban / Restrict the following food items in province of Sindh with immediate effect:- Carbonated Soft Drinks, Energy Drinks, Papad and Coloured, Flavour Snacks / Chips ( Banned in School & College Canteens) Mono Sodium Glutamate (MSG)  (Banned) Slaughtering of Small Animals (Calf)  (Banned) Sale of Loose Spices  (One-year grace period granted till September 2019) Calcium Carbide as Fruits Ripening Source  (One-year grace period granted till September 2019) Mislabeling  (Followed as per PSQCA standards e.g. it should be clearly mention on the tea whitener "YE DODH NAHI HAI" Rangkat Bleaching Agent (Sodium Hydro Sulphite ...

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), District Education Authority (DEA), Faisalabad issued a notification regarding school timings with effect from 17.09.2018 to 15.10.2018. Detail of Notification:- The school timings for all Public & Private Schools i.e. Higher Secondary Schools / High School / Elementary School & Primary Schools in District Faisalabad is hereby revised and following timings will be observed with effect from 17.09.2018 to 15.10.2018. See the Copy of the Notification below for Detail of Timings All the District Education Officers in District Faisalabad are hereby directed to circulate a copy of this notification to their lower formation for compliance in letter & spirit. 

Government of the Punjab, Finance Department, Deputy Secretary (PC) issued a notification regarding adoption of policy of self hiring / hiring of private accommodations (house requisition) in favour of the employees of Punjab Civial Secretariat. Detail of Notification:- The Governor of the Punjab has been pleased to grant the facility of rental ceiling for hiring of residential accommodation on the analogy of Federal Government in favour of the employees of Punjab Civil  Secretariat borne on the cadre strength of S&GAD posted at Lahore, working in Punjab Civil Secretariat and drawing pay from the payroll of Secretariat Departments w.e.f 01.07.2018 at the following rates: BPS      Rental Ceiling 1-2            Rs.3254/- 3-6            Rs.5083/- 7-10          Rs.7594/- 11-13        Rs.11455/- 14-16        Rs.14391/- 17-18      ...

Deputy Commissioner, Pakpattan issued an order regarding local holiday within the revenue limits of District Pakpattan on the auspicious eve of Urs of Hazrat Baba Farid-ud-Din Masood Gunj-e-Shakar (R.A.), 2018. Detail of Order:- In exercise of powers conferred upon me vide Notification No.SOW-I (S&GAD)I-3/2008 dated 12th February, 2018 issued by the Government of the Punjab, S&GAD Lahore (Section Welfare-I), I Nouman Yousaf, Deputy Commissioner, Pakpattan hereby declare the 22nd September (Saturday) as Local Holiday within the revenue limits of District Pakpattan on the auspicious eve of 776th Urs of Hazrat Baba Farid-ud-Din Masood Gunj-e-Shakar (R.A.), 2018.

Government of the Punjab, Services and General Administration Department (Section Welfare-I), issued notification regarding Public Holidays on the occasion of Ashura, Moharram-Ul-Haram. Detail of Notification:- It is notified for general information that 20th & 21st September, 2018 (Thursday & Friday) will be Public Holidays in the Province of Punjab on the occasion of Ashura, Moharram-Ul-Haram. The above press release may be published in all major English and Urdu dailies both at National and Regional levels and be given wide publicity through electronic media.

Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Health Department issued a notification regarding regularization of services of Women Medical Officer / Public Health Specialist of Mother Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH) Program. Detail of Notification:- In pursuance of Section 4 of the KPK employees (Regularization of Services) Act, 2018, the following Medical / Women Medical Officer / Public Health Specialist (BS-17) of "Mother Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH) Program by KPK" appointed on contract basis hereby stand regularized against the posts as mentioned against each with effect from the date of commencement of Act:- (see the copy of notification for detail) All the Controlling Officers shall verify the credentials of above mentioned staff from concerned boards and universities / PMDC and submit a complete report to this department. In case found fake / ambiguous, the regularization shall be stand cancelled automatically. The inter-se-seniority shall be determined later on separ...

Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Interior, Deputy Secretary (Law-II) issued a press regarding public holidays on the occasion of Ashura, Moharrom-ul-Haram. Detail:- It is notified for general information that 20th and 21st September, 2018 (Thursday & Friday) will be public holidays on the occasion of Ashura, Moharram-ul-Haram. The above Press Release may kindly be published in all major English and Urdu Dailies both at National and Regional levels and also be given wide publicity through electronic media.

Government of the Punjab, Services & General Administration Department, Additional Chief Secretary issued a notification regarding surrendering / joining / relieving the services of officers / officials. Detail of Notification:- For ensuring administrative discipline and smooth functioning of the offices, following instructions should be followed in letter and spirit:- As consequence of the transfer orders issued by the Competent Authority, relieving of the incumbents and joining of the newcomers is to be ensured without delay. If an officer / official is not performing satisfactory, administrative tools i.e. counselling, capacity building, warning etc. should be used. In no case, an officer / official is to be surrendered. If it becomes inevitable, the case should be discussed with the Competent Authority along with relevant report regarding his performance.

The Programme Director, Integrated Reproductive Material, Newborn & Child Health (IRMNCH) & Nutrition Program, Government of the Punjab issued a letter addressed to all the Chief Executive Officers (District Health Authorities), Punjab have subject 'Punjab Civil Servant Act, 1974 Rule 17(A). Detail of Letter:- All the staff working under the IRMNCH and Nutrition Program whose services has been regularized are civil servants as defined in the Punjab Civil Servant Act, 1974. They have equal rights alike all other employees of Primary & Secondary Healthcare Department, Government of the Punjab. Applications in case of death of these employees for recruitment under the Section / Rule 17(A) of Punjab Civil Services (Appointments and Condition of Service) rule are sent to this office while you all are aware that the Program has been declared as dying cadre and vacant seats are not available in this Program to make appointment under the above quoted section. You are requested ...

Government of Pakistan is looking to Merger of Services / Cadres into a Unified Graded Structure for equal opportunity for all the Government Employees. Detail:- All the services and cadres would be merged into a single unified graded structure with equality of opportunity for all who enter the service at any stage based on the required professional and specialized competence necessary for each job. All classes among government servants would be abolished and replaced by a single unified graded structure, a "Peon or equivalent at the bottom, a Secretary or Departmental Head at the top. The existing classification of dividing the services into Class-I to Class-IV would no longer operate. The road upwards to the very top to be open to all on merit and required educational and professional qualifications. The use of service labels would be designed to provide for entitlement to promotions to the higher posts throughout the range of public service ; for horizontal movement from one ca...

Government of the Punjab, Services & General Administration Department (Regulations Wing), Section Officer (R-III) issued a clarification letter regarding proposal of down-gradation of the post of Assistant from BS-16 to BS-15. Detail of Letter:- The Regulations Wing, S&GAD has examined the matter and it is observed that the basic qualification for the post of Assistant is B.A, whereas the qualification for the post of Stenographer is F.A. Therefore, the incumbents of both the posts cannot have parity in terms of scale or status. Furthermore, financial benefits once extended cannot be withdrawn. In addition, if the post of Assistant is down-graded at this juncture, it will rise to unnecessary instigation.   

Government of the Punjab, School Education Department, Section Officer (SE-III) issued a letter addressed to all CEOs (DEA), Punjab regarding Pending Regularization Cases of Educators Recruitment in the Year 2012 and bad news for Educators who failed to acquire profession qualification. Detail of Notification:- The Competent Authority has been pleased to approve that the Educations who were recruited under Recruitment Policy 2012 and acquired professional qualification of B.Ed after three years but within contractual period of five years and are still working may be granted extension in contract period and thereafter regularization after observing codal formalities. The Competent Authority has further been pleased to approve that the Educations who were recruited under Recruitment Policy, 2012 and did not acquired professional qualification of B.Ed even after contractual period of five years may be sent packing with immediate effect. In view of above, it is, therefore, directed to take...

Government of Pakistan, Finance Department (Regulations Wing), Section Officer (R-4) issued a clarification notification regarding Encashment of Unavailed Period of LPR in Case of Death of the Government Servant. Detail of Notification:- The undersigned is directed to refer to the subject cited above and to state that Finance Division has recently received a case where a Government Servant died during his LPR period, it is clarified that in such a case his / her heirs are entitled to receive encashment of LPR for the remaining period subject to completion of other codal formalities.

Directorate of Planning & Development, Government College University Faisalabad, Director (P&D) requested Deputy Director (Colleges), Hafizabad for NOC to use the building of MA Block of Government Post Graduate College for Women. Detail of Letter:- The Director (P&D), GC University Faisalabad requested the Deputy Director (Colleges), Hafizabad for NOC for Provision of Temporary Building of MA Block Government Post Graduate College for Women for Sub Campus of Government College University Faisalabad at District Hafizabad. The sub campus of GC University Faisalabad (Hafizabad Campus) has been approved by the Higher Education Commission Islamabad. Therefore, you are requested to please grant NOC for the subject cited building to start the temporary classes till such time the campus of GC, University Faisalabad is constructed.

Government of the Punjab, Finance Department, Deputy Secretary (Coord) issued a letter regarding Streamlining of Matters of Autonomous Bodies / Attached Departments due to observations raised towards Autonomous Bodies / Attached Departments. Detail of Letter: I am directed to draw attention of the Administrative Departments towards following observations raised with respect to Autonomous Authorities / Attached Departments:  Incorporation of names of Autonomous Bodies / Attached Departments in the First Schedule of Punjab Government Rules of Business, 2011 may be ensured.  Approval and Notification of the Delegated Legislation (Rules, Regulations etc.) for the Autonomous Bodies from the Competent Forum as given in the Act / Ordinance of the Autonomous Body may also be expedited.  Approval of opening of accounts of the Autonomous Bodies / Attached Departments may be ensured from the Finance Department.  Approval of the Legislation (Act) from the Competent Forum in cas...

Government of the Punjab, Services & General Administration Department, Section (Services-I) issued notification regarding transfer of Secretary, Schools Education Department. Mrs. Ambreen Raza (PAS/BS-21), Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Schools Education Department transferred and posted as Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal Department. Mr. Imran Sikandar (PAS/BS-20), Commissioner, Punjab Employees Social Security Institution (PESSI) transferred and posted as Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Schools Education Department.

Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Finance Department, Section Officer (FR) issued a notification regarding Service Structure / Upgradation of Posts of LHW Programme of KPK in the Light of Judgement of Supreme Court of Pakistan. Detail of Notification: I am directed to refer to your department letter No.SOH-III/10-4/2018(LHWs / Service Structure) dated 13.07.2018 on the subject noted above and to state that the competent authority has been pleased to upgraded the posts of LHW Programme and Account Supervisor as per following tables. For full detail see the copy of notification below.

University of Health Sciences Lahore, Vice Chancellor issued an important public announcement regarding postponing and new date for Medical & Dental Colleges Admission Test, 2018. Detail is as Follows:- Keeping in view the sanctity of Muharram ul Haram, the Government of the Punjab has decided to postpone the Medical & Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT) 2018 scheduled to be held on Sunday, 16th September, 2018. The MDCAT-2018 shall now be held on Sunday, 23rd September, 2018 at 10:00AM. The Admittance Cards which have already been issued to the candidates shall remain valid and the candidates shall be eligible to appear in the test on the basis of these Admittance Cards. All the other terns and conditions for the test shall remain the same.

Government of the Punjab, Finance Department, Section Officer (E&A) issued notification regarding use of Slogan "Save Trees & Protect Environment" on all official correspondence. Detail of Notification: I am directed to refer to the subject cited above and draw your attention towards ongoing campaign of Punjab Government regarding tree plantation  and environment protection.  I have further been directed to convey the directions of Competent Authority that slogan “SAVE TREES & PROTECT ENVIRONMENT ” (Font: Engravers MT. Font size 12 pt) mat be used on all official correspondence of Finance Department, from now onwards, as cited on header of this letter.

Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pvt.) Limited, General Manager (Human Resources) issued notification regarding Two Step Time Scale Upgradation of Dead Cadre Employees (BPS-01 to BPS-16). Detail of Notification: Decision of BOD PEPCO in Agenda Items No. 3 in its 69th Meeting held on 12.05.2018.  Board of Directors PEPCO has been pleased to approval one time dispensation Time Scale Upgradation (TSU) of Dead cadre employees as under:  Sr.    Employees in BPS     Existing Pay Scales     TSU by Scales 1-       1 to 13                          BPS-1 to BPS-13           Two Steps 2-      14 to 16                       BPS-14 to BPS-16           One Step

Pakistan Electric Power Company(Pvt.) Limited, General Manager (Human Resources) issued a notification regarding Enhancement of Danger Allowance @ 3000/- Per Month.  Detail of Notification: Decision of BOD PEPCO in Agenda Items No. 3 in its 69th Meeting held on 12.05.2018.  Board of Directors PEPCO has been pleased to approve enhancement of Danger Allowance to the tune of Rs.3000/- p.m. for those ALMs who are in receipt of Rs.400/- p.m. The above allowance will be admissible to the incumbents, who actually and physically work in field subject to certificate from concerned SDO / XEN every month in this respect.

Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pvt.) Limited, General Manager (Human Resources) issued a notification regarding Enhancement of Marriage Grant for Employees of PEPCO. Detail of Notification: Decision of BOD PEPCO in Agenda Items No.3 in its 69th Meeting held on 12.05.2018.  Board of Directors PEPCO has been pleased to extend and enhance marriage grant for employees to the tune of rupees one lac (Rs.100,000/-) on each event once for all serving employees (self / two children) and Rs. Two lac (Rs.2,00,000/=) each for two children of retired / invalided employees and widows of the employees.

Government of the Punjab, Primary & Secondary Healthcare Department, Section Officer (C&C) P&SHD issued a notification regarding Guidelines to be Followed for the Pregnant Women Attending Healthcare Facilities of P&SH Department. Detail of Notification: The Competent Authority has desired to adopt following guidelines for the pregnant women attend healthcare facilities of P&SH Department in order to avoid any untoward incident: Admit every pregnant women seeking treatment for intermittent abdominal / labor pains without any delay / failure and keep the patient under observation for at least 48 hours. All patients admitted in such condition shall be managed under close supervision to avoid any untoward incident. Ensure presence / availability of the skilled birth attendants at the healthcare facility. Ensure availability of the relevant sterilized functional equipment required for Antenatal, Natal & Postnatal procedures. Keep the facility clean by regular cleanin...

The Punjab Employees Social Security Institution (Head Office), Director (ADMN) issued a notification regarding office timings for their Head Office, Field Offices, Hospitals (Admin Wing) and Hospitals (Wards / OPD & Dispensaries). Detail of Notification: Pursuant to the Services & General Administration Department, Government of the Punjab notification bearing No.SO-1(S&GAD)Misc/5-4/2005 dated 31.08.2018, the following office timings will be observed at Head Office / Field Formations of the Institution as detail given below with immediate effect:- 1- Head Office working 5-days a week Monday to Thursday from 09:00 am to 05:00 pm (with half an hour lunch / prayer break at 01:00 pm) and  Friday from 09:00 am to 05:00 pm (lunch / prayer break at 12:30 pm to 02:00 pm)   2- Field Offices  working 6-days a week  Monday to Thursday & Saturday  from 09:00 am to 04:00 pm (with half an hour lunch / prayer break at 01:00 pm) and  Friday ...

Government of Pakistan, Cabinet Secretariat, Establishment Division, Joint Secretary issued a notification regarding Office Hours / Office Timings. Detail of Notification: In partial modification of Ministry of Interior’s Notification No.2/7/2011-Public dated 13.10.2011 and in pursuance of Cabinet decision dated 24th August, 2018, the Federal Government has decided that working hours would be from 09:00 am to 05:00 pm with immediate effect.

Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Railways (Railway Board), Deputy Director (G&C) issued a notification regarding Office Timings of Pakistan Railways. Detail of Notification: In terms of Establishment Division`s Notification No.6/1/2007-D-2 dated August 27, 2018 and in pursuance of Cabinet decision dated 24-08-2018, the Federal Government has decided that working hours would be from 09:00 am to 05:00 pm with immediate effect.

Government of the Punjab, Services and General Administration Department (Section Welfare-I), Section Officer (Welfare-I) issued a Notification regarding revised office hours of the offices of Provincial Government. Detail of Notification: In partial modification of this Department's letter of even number dated 20.02.2015 and in pursuance of Notification of Federal Government dated 27.08.2018, the following office timings will be observed in all the offices of Government of the Punjab with immediate effect:- For Offices Working on 5-Days a Week 1-   Monday to Thursday from 09:00 am to 05:00 pm (with half an hour lunch / prayer break at 01:00 pm) 2.  Friday from 09:00 am to 05:00 pm (lunch / prayer break at 12:30 pm to 02:00 pm) For Offices Working on 6-Days a Week 1-   Monday to Thursday & Saturday from 09:00 am to 04:00 pm (with half an hour lunch / prayer break at 01:00 pm) 2.   Friday from 09:00 am to 01:00 pm 

Government of Pakistan, Revenue Division, Federal Board of Revenue, Islamabad, Second Secretary, STM IR (Operations) issued a Notification dated 31.08.2018 regarding Extension in the Date of Filing Income Tax Returns / Statements for Tax Year 2018. Detail of Notification: In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 214A of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, the Federal Board of Revenue is pleased to extend the date of filling of Income Tax Returns / Statements for the Tax Year 2018 as under: -  The date of filing of Income Tax returns required to be filed through e-portal in the cases of salaried individuals which were due on 31st August, 2018 is hereby extended upto 30th September, 2017. The date of filing of Statement of Final Taxation under section 115(4) due on 31st August, 2018 is also extended upto 30th September, 2018.

Government of the Punjab, Finance Department, Deputy Secretary (PC) issued notification regarding non-admissibility of Civil Secretariat Allowance @ 50% on running basic pay scales 2017 to the employees of Civil Secretariat Punjab, Governor's House / Secretariat and Chief Minister's office (BS-1 to BS-22). Detail of Notification:- The Governor of the Punjab has been pleased to grant "Civil Secretariat Allowance" @50% on running Basic Pay Scales 2017 w.e.f 01.01.2018 to the employees of Punjab Civil Secretariat, Governor's House / Secretariat and Chief Minister's Office (BS-1 to BS-22) who are drawing their pay from the payroll of Civil Secretariat Departments, Governor's House / Secretariat and Chief Minister's Office. The said allowance will not be treated as a part of emoluments for the purpose of calculation of pension / commutation. Civil Secretariat Allowance will not be admissible to the following categories; i-  The officers / officials of Punja...

Government of Pakistan, Cabinet Secretariat, Establishment Division, Section Officer (E-2) issued a Notification regarding Revision of Assistance Package for Families of Government Employees Who Die in Service and Regularization of Contract Employees Appointed during 15.06.2013 to 09.02.2015 . Detail of Notification:- The undersigned is directed to refer to Controller General of Account’s letter No. 215/CGA/Admin-II/02- 10/2010 dated 18-07-2018 on the above subject and to say that all benefits of PM`s Assistance Package 2014 are applicable to the period of held in abeyance from 15-06-2013 to 09-02-2015, it is clear that who appointed on contract basis during 15-06-2013 to 09-02-2015 shall be converted to regular appointment.