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PROPOSAL FOR IMPROVEMENT OF FIVE TIER SERVICE STRUCTURE OF NURSES

Government of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Finance Department (Regulation), Section Officer (FR) issued a letter regarding approval of provision of Five Tier Service Structure for Nurses working in Health Department. Detail:- I am directed to state that the competent authority has been pleased to approve Service Structure for Nurses Working in Health Department at the ratio of 0.2% for BPS-20, 4.8% for BPS-19, 15% for BPS-18, 30% for for BPS-17 and 50% for BPS-16 against the total of 6003 is as under:- (see the image of letter below) The administrative department will amend service rules accordingly.

RELAXATION OF BAN ON POSTING / TRANSFER OF TEACHERS IN THE SCHOOL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Government of the Punjab, School Education Department issued a notification regarding relaxation of ban on transfer / postings of the Teachers for disposal of pending transfer cases. Detail of Notification:- Chief Minister Punjab has been please to relax the  ban on transfers / postings of the teachers for disposal of pending transfer cases already  processed during April to May 31" under Transfer Policy, 2013 by the respective  Competent Authorities for different categories and grades in the School Education  Department (SED) till 21st November, 2018, according to the Transfer Policy, 2013. Chief Minister has been further pleased to direct all Competent  Authorities for the different categories and grades in SED for the transfers / postings of  the teachers shall be personally responsible to ensure that all postings / transfers shall be  made as per The Transfer Policy, 2013 dated 17.04.2013 3 as ammended from time to time w ithin the approved timelines referred below, strictly o

PAYMENT OF TRAINING GENERAL ELECTIONS 2018 TO APOs AND POs

District Election Commissioner-I, Multan issued schedule regarding disbursement of training payment (General Election 2018) to the Assistant Presiding  Officers and Polling Officers who attended one day training session.

OFFICE TIMINGS DURING WINTER SEASON

Government of the Balochistan, Services & General ADMN Department issued a notification regarding office timings during winter season. The Government of Balochistan is pleased to notify for general information of all the Administrative Departments and their subordinate officers to observe the following office timings during the Winter Season on 05-days working weeks basis w.e.f. 15 th  October, 2018:- Monday to Thursday:-  08:30 AM to 04:00 PM (with half hour lunch / prayer break from 01:30 PM to 02:00 PM Friday:-   08:30 AM to 03:30 PM (with half hour lunch / Friday prayer break from 01:15 PM to 02:15 PM Saturday & Sunday:-  Closed The above decision will not be applicable on Hospitals and Educational Institutions i.e. Universities/Colleges/Schools. The attach offices of Health and Education Department will remain open on 06-working days basis from 08:00 AM to 02:30 PM and Friday From 08:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

CONSTITUTION OF COMMITTEE TO LOOK INTO THE GRIEVANCES OF EMPLOYEES

Chief Minister's Secretariat Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Peshawar issued a notification regarding constitution of committee to look into the grievances of the employees of Secretariat / Other Departments. The Honorable Chief Minister, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been pleased to constitute the following committee of the Cabinet Ministers and Provincial Secretaries with TORs as mentioned below: (see the detail of committee in the copy of notification) TORs:- The look into the grievances of the employees of Secretariat/other Departments arising due to regularization of the project employees in various cadres and grades under the Project  Employees Regularization   Act, 2018 leading to deprivation of regular employees from due right of promotion. The Committee will also look into the demand of the employees for excite allowance. Any other issue which the committee deem appropriate to be highlighted. The Chief Minister, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has desired that the committee may submit its report within a

NOTIFICATION REGARDING E-CHALLAN BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Government of the Punjab, Primary & Secondary Healthcare Department, Section Officer (General) issued a notification regarding payment of E-Challan in case of violation of traffic rules. Detail of Notification:- Electronic Traffic Violation Ticketing System has been started in Lahore. The  Competent Authority has been pleased to direct all the drivers / officers / officials  custodian of official vehicle to observe traffic rules in letter & spirit. Further pleased to direct that if the Department receives t he E-Challan of the official vehicle, the E-Challan will be paid by the officer / official /  driver concerned.

CLARIFICATION REGARDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE FAMILY OF CIVIL SERVANT WHO DIES WHILE IN SERVICE

Government of the Punjab, Finance Department issued a case to case clarification regarding Financial Assistance to the Family of Civil Servant Who Dies in Service. Detail of Clarification:- Will the Section Officer (Esst.) Government of the Punjab, Food  Department, kindly refer to his letter NO SOF{EX8-10/2017 dated 29.05.2018, on the  subject noted above? Finance Department has examined the case and it is clarified as under: Q1.  Which Authority will  sanction/authorize family salary in  case of during service death of an  official / officer? Administrative Departments in case of provincial employees / civil servants  working in field formation, will issue  family salary sanction orders in  individual cases by creating an OSD  post in light of para-2(i) of the policy  letter No FD SR-1/3-10/2004 dated  15.08.2017 FD.SR-I/3-10/2004(P). dated 12.09.2017 read with para-5 of  policy letter of even number dated  15.08.2007 (copies enclosed). Q2. Is there any minimum length  of service req

NOTIFICATION REGARDING EQUIVALENCE OF MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE

Higher Education Commission, Islamabad, Deputy Director, Accreditation & Attestation issued a notification regarding Equivalence of Master of Business Administration degree awarded by  International Islamic University, Islamabad. Detail of Notification:- It is informed that International Islamic University, Islamabad is a chartered university in public sector. The Higher Education Commission recognizes Master of Business Administration degree held by you from International Islamic University, Islamabad after 'BBA (Hons) / 16-year schooling' as equivalent to corresponding MS/M.Phil degree in the relevant field involving 18-year of schooling. It may also be noted that admission in a university for further education and determination of suitability in relation to job requirement rests with the concerned university and employing agency, respectively and this Commission has no role in such issues. 

INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING FORWARDING CASES FOR SEEKING FINAL RENT CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE OCCUPYING GOVERNMENT RESIDENCES

Government of the Punjab, School Education Department issued a notification about instructions regarding forwarding cases of officials / officers for seeking final rent clearance certificate occupying government residences and no demand certificates do  no occupying government residences on retirement. Detail of Notification:- I am directed refer to the subject noted above and to enclose herewith a copy  of letter NO.SO(W-IV)MISC/2018-1166 dated 05.09.2013 received from the Section Officer (W-IV) S&GAD  along with two Circulars (A&B) consisting instructions for sealing Final Rent  Clearance Certificate by the officers / officials occupying Govt. residences and No Demand  Certificate seeking by those who do not occupy Govt. residences at the time of their  retirement with the request that complete applications in all respect as per instructions A & B  whichever is applicable may be forwarded to the Section Officer (W-IV) for seeking Final Rent Clearance C ertificate / No Dem

NOTIFICATION REGARDING EXTENSION IN THE DATE OF FILING OF INCOME TAX RETURNS 2018

Government of Pakistan Revenue Division, Federal Board of Revenue, Islamabad, Second Secretary, STM IR (Operations) issued a notification regarding in the date of filing of 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 filing of  Income Tax Returns/Statements for the Tax Year 2018 as under: 1) The date for filing of Returns of Total Income Statement of final taxation which  were due on 31" August, 2018 and extended upto 30 September, 2018 is hereby  further extended to 30 November, 2018. 2) The date for filing of Income Tax Returns and Statements of final taxation which  were due on 30 September, 2018 for Companies. Individuals and Association of  Persons is hereby extended to 30 November, 2018.

ALLOTMENT OF NEW HEAD OF ACCOUNT FOR FEDERAL / PROVINCIAL / DISTRICT GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS

Government of the Punjab, Finance Department (Budget Wing), Additional Finance Secretary / Director (Budget) issued a notification regarding allotment of new head of account in the chart of accounts for Federal and Provincial Government Receipts / Disbursements. Detail of Notification:- I am to reproduce here the Correction Slip No.424 introducing new object code / entity code in the Chart of Accounts (CoA) for Provincial / Federal and District Governments issued by the Controller General of Accounts, Islamabad for information and guidance. Correction Slip No.424 Non-Tax Revenue Major Object                     C02       Receipt from Civil Administration and Other Functions Minor Object                    C026     Law and Order Receipts Detailed Object (New)     C0263A     E-Challan

NOTIFICATION REGARDING CLARIFICATION ABOUT INSPECTION ALLOWANCE OF ASSISTANT EDUCATION OFFICERS

Office of the Accountant General Punjab, Lahore,  Deputy Accountant General issued a clarification regarding payment of inspection allowance to the Assistant Education Officers (AEOs) working in School Education Department.  Detail of Notification:- It has been observed that the orders of Government of the Punjab, School Education  Department issued vide No.SO(Budget)1-15/2013(VoI-II) dated 15.01.2018, regarding payment of  Inspection Allowance @ Rs. 25,600/- P.M. to the male/female Assistant Education Officers working  in School Education Department are not observed in true letter & spirit. The above said allowance  was to be allowed on monthly basis subject to the Verifiable Key Performance Indicators developed  by School Education Department but some DAO's allowed this allowance to the Assistant Education  pleased to   Officers with the pay of the officers, which is inconsistent with the rules and procedure. In the light of the position above, the Accountant General, Punjab

PERMISSION OF TRANSFER OF DIVORCED, WIDOWS, DISABLED TEACHERS AND MUTUAL TRANSFERS

Government of the Punjab, School Education Department, Section Officer (SE-IV) issued a notification regarding transfer cases of divorced, widows, disabled teachers and mutual transfers under transfer policy 2013. Detail of Notification:- I am further directed to state that as per Transfer Policy 2013  (amendment) issued vide letter No SO(SE-IV) 2-34/2009(TR) dated 27 07 2016, the  clauses pertaining to transfer of divorced, widows, disabled and mutual transfer are  reproduced as under:- As one time dispensation during entire service, divorced and widow teachers may be transferred against vacancy during ban and before completing three years tenure in the present school. Transfer of disabled teachers may be allowed against vacancy during ban on transfer posting before completing three years tenure subject to recommendation of a Medical Board indicating that the disability of the teacher hinders his/her mobility. Furthermore, posting transfer due to any other ailment which also hinders t

ADVERTISEMENT OF VACANCIES IN PAKISTAN RAILWAYS

Pakistan Railways have advertised the vacancies in the Daily Newspaper. Last date to apply 22nd October 2018. See the copy of the advertisement for full detail. 

STIPEND AWARDS TO THE CHILDREN OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES DURING 2018-19

Government of Pakistan, Establishment Division (Staff Welfare Organization) issued a circular regarding Stipend Awards to the Children of Federal Government Employees During 2018-19.

NOTIFICATION REGARDING DISMISSAL AND STOPPAGE OF HOUSE REQUISITION OF ALL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES OF FEDERAL AND PROVINCIAL ACCOMMODATION

Government of Pakistan,  Ministry of Finance (Finance Division), Islamabad, Joint Secretary Finance issued a notification regarding stoppage and dismissal of house requisition of all government employees of Federal and Provincial Accommodation . Detail of Notification:- The Government of Pakistan has decided to Dismiss the Order of Previous Governments  which is against House Requisition Allowance has been stopped. All instructions were issued by  the Prime Minister's Office during the Office Hours. The Allowance of Federal Provincial Governments employees are not accommodating  for the HRA, All Offices of AGPR, Islamabad and Regional Offices of Provincial have follow the  Orders of Prime Minister's Order as soon as possible. These issues related to increases the Government Budget of Pakistan and lack of  resources of the Government.  You are requested to kindly take further necessary action accordingly

OBSERVANCE OF OPEN DOOR POLICY FOR ALL PUBLIC OFFICES

Government of the Punjab, Services & General Administration Department (Cabinet Wing), Deputy Secretary (Cabinet) issued a letter regarding observance of open door policy of all public offices for public dealing and complaint redressal. Detail of Letter:- I am directed to refer to the subject cited above and to inform that, the  competent authority has directed that all public office holders must observe open door policy  of the Government of the Punjab. They are directed to remain accessible to general public  during office hours and in addition to it, fix at least two hours designated time between 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for public dealing and complaint redressal. It has also been desired that  meeting or field visits must not be scheduled in this time bracket. I am, therefore, directed to request you that all the offices under your administrative control must ensure implementation of above policy in letter and spirit.

NOTIFICATION REGARDING CONDUCT OF AWARENESS SESSION REGARDING SMOG IN SCHOOLS

Government of the Punjab, School Education Department, Director Monitoring issued a notification regarding conduct of awareness session regarding SMOG in schools for preventive measures to be taken during SMOG. Detail of Notification:- Kindly refer to the minutes of the meeting held under the  Chairmanship of Chief Secretary Punjab on 11-09-2018 wherein it was  decided that the School Education Department shall ensure the conduct of  awareness session regarding Smog in all schools. I am therefore, directed to request that following instructions regarding preventive measures to be taken during SMOG, may be disseminated to all Heads of schools for conduct of awareness session on Smog in all schools:- Drinking of plenty of water (8-10 glasses per day) Reduction in outdoor activities Windows and doors of rooms must be closed Use of Masks Handkerchiefs by all the students particularly those using Bicycles and Motor Cycles No use of fans in the class rooms and in the houses No burning of was

IMPERSONATION AND FAKE CALLS BY USING THE NAME OF CHIEF MINISTER

Government of the Punjab, Services & General Administration Department (Cabinet Wing), Deputy Secretary (Cabinet) issued a letter regarding fake calls by using the name of Chief Minster, Punjab. Detail of Letter:- I am directed to inform that reportedly,  name of the Chief Minister, Punjab is being misused in different offices of Punjab by fake  telephone calls. All departments offices are directed to verify and confirm the authenticity  of telephonic directions from the Chief Minister's Office before compliance of any sort.