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Government of the Punjab, School Education Department issued a letter regarding exercise of powers for transfer & postings of ministerial cadre posts / AEOs. This department has already adopted on-line transfer system for transfers / postings of teaching cadre posts and powers already delegated under Transfer Policy 2013 to District and Divisional officers regarding transfer of teaching posts were withdrawn vide letter dated 08.10.2019. However, the transfers / postings of ministerial cadre posts / AEOs have not yet been made online. Chief Minister, Punjab has been pleased to approve that officers authorized for making transfer posting as per Punjab Government Rules of Business 2011 shall exercise their powers on following grounds: Administrative Grounds  Against vacant posts Operational necessity The Competent Authority keeping in view the requests for transfers postings of ministerial cadres posts and other non-leaching staff upto BS-16 have decided that DEA's may transfer af

Government of the Punjab, Finance Department issued clarification regarding payment of executive allowance to the officers other than posted by S&GAD. The Government of the Punjab has granted the said allowance to all officers posted by S&GAD against duly notified cadre strength / list of officers in light of approval of the Competent Authority. Certain queries raised by different forums regarding admissibility of Executive Allowance, have been examined and are being clarified as under:- Whether those officers who are the permanent employees of Administrative Department and working against the sanctioned posts / cadre strength of S&GAD by virtue of internal office orders can be granted Executive Allowance or otherwise? Executive Allowance @1.5 times of  the monthly basic pay is admissible to  all officers posted by S&GAD against duly notified cadre strength list of  officer (to be updated from time to  time) in light of Finance Department's notification dated 29.07

Government of the Punjab, Services & General Administration Department (ADMN WING) issued a notification regarding assigning of additional charge of vacant posts of BS-17 controlled by S&GAD to Divisional Commissioners. In pursuance of Rule 10(1)(9) of the Punjab Government Rules of Business, 2011 and under Section 3(4) read with Section 24(1) of Punjab Civil Administration Act, 2017, the Additional Chief Secretary Punjab has been pleased to delegate the following powers to the extent of S&GAD controlled posts / officers in BS-17 to the Divisional Commissioners of Punjab to be exercised within their respective divisions for greater efficiency and better administration:- To assign additional charge of the S&GAD's controlled vacant posts of  BS-17 to the suitable officers of equivalent grade, borne on the cadre strength of S&GAD posted in their respective divisions.  To grant ex-Pakistan leave to officers for performance of Hajj not beyond 50 days and for perform

Government of the Punjab, Finance Department issued a clarification regarding employees awarded time scale up-gradation to BS-16 is to be treated as Gazetted or Non-Gazetted. In continuation to this Department's letter No.FD.PC. 39-14/77(Pt-IV)(APCA/2008)(Provl), dated 08.01.2016 (copy enclosed), it is stated that on grant of Time Scale Personal Up-gradation, following questions have arisen in this regard: (i) As to whether, a Govt. servant on award of Time Scale Personal Up-gradation to BS-16 is to be treated as Gazetted or non-Gazetted?  (ii) As to whether the employees on award of Time Scale Personal Up-gradation to BS-16 are required to submit their Charge Assumption Reports or otherwise? The case has been examined in the Finance Department and it is again clarified that the term "Gazetted and Non-Gazetted" has since been dispensed with under Rule 5 of the Punjab Civil Servants (Change in Nomenclature of Services & Abolition of Classes) Rules, 1974. Now the terms

Government of the Punjab, Finance Department issued clarification regarding up-gradation of computer personnel in the Board of Revenue. The case has been examined. Finance Department observes that the Computer Operators in Board of Revenue were recruited on the basis of qualification of Graduation with three months' diploma / certificate in any computer language of Software package according to "The Headquarters Ministerial Posts Board of Revenue, Punjab Service Rules, 1997", therefore, they are entitled to be up-graded / re-designated as Computer Operator (BS-15). Moreover, as there is no promotional channel / upper tier in "The Headquarters Ministerial Posts Board of Revenue, Punjab Service Rules, 1997", therefore, the Computer Operators who have completed eight years' regular service on 14.12.2018 or later, are entitled to the grant of Time Scale Personal Up-gradation in BS-16 and the post of Computer Operator (BS-15) will be re-designated as Senior Compu

Government of the Punjab, Services & General Administration Department (Regulations Wing) issued guidance regarding appointment of widow under 17-A rule of Punjab Civil Servant (Appointment and Conditions of Service) Rules 1974. The Regulations Wing, S&GAD has examined the matter and its reply point-wise is given below in an annotated form:- Whether widow of deceased Government Servant would be provided job on permanent basis or contract? As per Regulations wing, S&GAD'S Circular letter dated 29.10.2019, all recruitments under Rule 17-A shall be made  on regular basis in future. If she is provided job on permanent basis what will be the status is she remarry, whether she will be allowed to continue her service under Rule 17-A or otherwise?   Once she joined the service on regular basis she became a civil servant who cannot be deprived of her job on account of re-marrying. However , if she had married before joining service, another legal heir of the deceased might have

Policy & Strategic Planning Unit, Primary & Secondary Healthcare Department issued a letter regarding job description of P&S Healthcare MEAs. Under the Chief Minister's Punjab Roadmap, Primary & Secondary Monitoring & Evaluation Assistants have been recruited and working as third party monitors. It has been noticed that primary and secondary healthcare MEAs are asked to perform duty in Polio & Dengue campaigns. This office knows the importance of such campaigns but as per the letter No. PSPU/129/14/2026 dated 13th March, 2015 health MEAs may not be used for duties other than Monitoring & Evaluation of health facilities. The MEAs have to make repeated visits of the health facilities assigned to them. The data collected through the MEAs is presented to the Health Minister and Secretary P&SH Department in the monthly stocktake meeting of Chief Executive Officers of all 36 districts of Punjab. Therefore, it is requested that MEAs should only be employed

Government of the Punjab, School Education Department (Monitoring Wing) issued timelines for eTransfers of teachers. The following timelines have been approved by the Competent Authority for 06th round of eTransfer, which are to be observed strictly by all CEOs, DEAs during the exercise of eTransfer:- Submission of applications by teachers 10-06-2020 to 16-06-2020. Preparation of 1st Wait list 17-06-2020 to 20-06-2020.  Verification by CEOs 22-06-2020 to 25-06-2020.  Preparation of 2nd Wait list 26-06-2020 to 30-06-2020. Verification by CEOs 01-07-2020 to 04-07-2020. Preparation of transfer orders 06-07-2020 to 08-07-2020 Availability of transfer orders 09-07-2020 to 09-07-2020 Relieving / Joining of teachers 10-07-2020 to 17-07-2020

Government of the Punjab, School Education Department issued a notification regarding Up-Gradation of Elementary School to High Level in all 36-Districts of Punjab. Competent authority has been please to approve the up-gradation of 1227 Elementary Schools to High Level in all 36 districts of Punjab in context of rationalization of teacher exercise by utilizing the services of existing teachers of up-graded schools to start 9th & 10th classes in larger public interest. H No SNE (as per prescribed norm) will be provided to these schools by School Education Department / Finance Department till (02) next academic sessions w.e.f the date of issuance of notification. The senior most teachers (male / female) of up-graded schools will perform as officiating Headmasters / Headmistresses and DDOs of up-graded schools. See the copy of notification below to see the detail of schools                              

Government of the Punjab, Finance Department issued clarification regarding up-gradation of computer personnel on recommendation of the committee headed by the Additional Chief Secretary. According to Finance Department's Notification No FD PC 32-7/2007(1037/07). dated 23.04.2008, where contract appointments are made in the prescribed pay scale of the post, the incumbents, under the Contract Appointment Policy dated 29.12.2004, are treated at par with regular civil servant. They are therefore, entitled to subsequent increase in pay, allowance, or enhanced scale as admissible to their counterpart civil servants. Administrative Departments were also advised to revised terms & conditions of appointment of contractual employees to the extent of scale of their posts. Moreover Finance Department has clarified that the length of service in the same scale for the grant of Time Scale Promotion would be counted from the date of up-gradation promotion / regular appointment (whichever is l

Government of Pakistan, Cabinet Secretariat, Capital Administration and Development Division, Curriculum Development and Textbook Production Wing issued an office memorandum regarding use of religious words in english. The undersigned is directed to forward the directions of Islamic Ideological Council's (Islami Nazariati Council) vide letter No. 12-2013-R-C-11/70 dated 29th August 2013 regarding writing following terminologies / words related to religion in all the textual materials including textbooks being developed by National Book Foundation, Islamabad:- اللہ  Allah (wrong God) نبی ۔ رسول  Nabi / Rasool (wrong Prophet / Messenger) آیت کریمہ  Ayah  (wrong Verse)) مسجد  Masjid  (wrong Mosque) نماز  Namaz / Salah   (wrong Prayer) روزہ  Rozah / Soam   (wrong Fast) صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم  Sal-Allah-u-Alaih-i-Wasallam It is requested that all the words / terminologies referred by Islamic Ideological Council's (Islami Nazariati Council) may be ensured while developing textual materi

Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board (PCTB) issued a letter regarding prohibition of publishing of the booklet series titled Infant Mathematics (Pakistan Edition) prior approval of PCTB. It has come to know that the subject cited booklet series published by M/S Sunrise Publications contains material and content falling under Section 10(5) of the Punjab Curriculum and Textbooks Board Act 2015 under which printing, publication, selling or prescribing in an institution of any textbook or supplementary material which is or is likely to be detrimental for examination or assessment purposes, or which contains anything repugnant to the injunctions of Islam or contrary to the integrity, defence or security of Pakistan, or any part of Pakistan, public order or morality cannot be approved. Further, the cited booklet series is being published and sold without prior approval of Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board, which is a violation of Section 10 of Punjab Curriculum and Textbooks Board Act 201

Directorate of Public Instruction (SE), Punjab, Lahore issued a letter regarding verification of documents in e-Transfer process. It is stated that e-transfer process is ongoing and in order to complete it smoothly, you are hereby directed to verify following documents of applicants concerned very carefully in order to avoid any misconception and successful completion of e-transfer process. Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC)  Nikah Nama  Domicile of Spouse  Disability certificate  Verification of Posts  Appointment letter  Joining Report  Pay slip  Promotion Order (If applicable)  Other related documents You are further directed to follow below mentioned instructions while documents verification process in letter and spirit. Strict compliance of given time lines and prescribed schedule for  e-Transfer.  Verification of clear availability of posts must be ensured.  To minimize the rush of public in offices during documents verification process, strictly follow the SOPs regarding

Government of the Punjab, Finance Department issued a notification regarding grant of solicitors allowance @ 30% of basic pay w.e.f 01.01.2020. In pursuance of approval of Chief Minister Punjab and Standing Committee of Cabinet on Finance & Development in its meeting held on 30.12.2019. Finance Department conveys its concurrence to grant Solicitors Allowance @ 30% of Basic Pay w.e.f. 01.01.2020 to the Ministerial Staff (BS-01 to BS-17) of Solicitor's Department Headquarters Lahore. Expenditure involved will, however, be met out of the sanctioned budget grant of the Solicitor's Department Administrative Department may get the Audit Copy authenticated from Finance Department Accordingly.

Prime Minister's meeting with ticket holders and notable from Gujranwala Division, construction of various were discussed and decisions in this regard were taken. Prime Minister of Pakistan convened a meeting with Ticket Holders(PTI) Notables from Gujranwala Division on 12th February, 2020 at Prime Minister's House Islamabad. The issues highlighted by members of delegation and decisions taken by the Prime Minister of Pakistan are recorded as under:  Construction of link road from Gujranwala to Sialkot, Lahore Motorway (M-2) Construction of flyover at Alam Chowk, District Gujranwala Construction of dual road from Alam Chowk to Hafizabad and bypass Qila Deedar Singh Construction of dual road from Ali Pur Chowk to Kalasky and Gondlanwala bypass Construction of dual carpeted road from Maulana Zafar Ali Khan Chowk Wazirabad to Wazirabad Sialkot road (08 km) Construction of Sewerage system in NA-84. Tehsil Nowshera Warkan Gujranwala. Construction of following roads in NA-84; Dheelan

Chief Executive Officer, District Education Authority Hafizabad issued a letter by the order of Deputy Commissioner Hafizabad addressed to all the private schools of Hafizabad regarding implementation of 25% fee discount to students during COVID-19. In Continuation letter NO. 930/Admn dated: 25-04-2020 regarding 25% fee discount as well as reference to Ordinance No. Legis:13-29/2003(p-1) dated 22-04-2020 promulgated by the Governor of the Punjab, Issued by the Govt. of the Punjab Law and Parliamentary Affairs Lahore, Wherein insertion of section 12D in the ordinance IV of 1984 in the Punjab Private Educational Institutions (Promotion and Regulation) Ordinance, 1984 (IV of 1984)after section 12 C the following new section 12 D shall be inserted: "Special directive,- The Registering Authority may issue special directives for closure of schools and for ensuring that students are imparted education thorough alternative means in special circumstances including but not limited to calami

Government of the Punjab, Services & General Administration Department (Welfare Wing) issued a letter regarding wearing of masks in offices by all employees. Government of Punjab has decided that all the employees (officers & officials) shall wear mask in Government Offices, without fail, as a measure against spread of COVID-19. It is, therefore, requested to ensure use of mask in government offices so as to avoid the spread of COVID-19.