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Government of Pakistan, Federal Directorate of Education issued a circular regarding corporal punishment to children by teachers in educational institutions. C onsequent upon a number of complaints registered in Federal Directorate of Education (FDE), Islamabad reporting specific instances of award of "Corporal Punishment to children by the teaching staff / Head teachers in the educational institutions, this Directorate re-iterates the earlier instructions conveyed for protection of children against corporal punishment guaranteed as fundamental rights in the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. All Area Education Officers (AEOs), Heads of the institutions and the teaching and non-teaching staff employed in the schools colleges of FDE shall make necessary provision and take every step for the protection of children against corporal punishment by any person which would include any type of punishment using physical force and intended to cause certain degree of pain or di...

  Government of Pakistan, Cabinet Secretariat (Establishment Division) made Civil Servants Efficiency and Discipline Rules, 2020.  Prime Minister approved to make the following rules:-  1. Short title, Commencement and Application:-  (1) These rules shall be called the Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 2020.  (2) These shall come into force at once and shall apply to every Civil Servant. 2.  Definitions:-  (1) In these rules, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context requires otherwise; (a) "Act" means Civil Servants Act, 1973 (Act No. LXXI of 1973); (b) "accused" means a civil servant against whom action is initiated under these rules; (c) "authority" means the appointing authority as prescribed in rule 6 of the Civil Servants (Appointment, Promotion and Transfer) Rules, 1973: Provided that where proceedings under these rules are to be initiated against two or more civil servants jointly, the authority in relat...

  Government of Pakistan, Federal Directorate of Education issued a letter regarding closure of all educational institutions working under Federal Directorate of Education.          T he date of reopening of educational institution is extended from 24-05-2021 to 07-06-2021 due to high positivity ratio of Covid-19 positive cases in Islamabad Capital Territory which is more than 6.0 at this point of time according to District Health Office. Therefore, all educational institutions working under the ambit of Federal Directorate of Education shall now remain closed until 06-06-2021 under the already issued guidelines. Staggered opening with effect from 07-06-2021 shall be allowed subject to endorsement of the same in review meeting scheduled to be held at NCOC on 03-06-2021.              All Area Education Officers are requested to ensure dissemination of information and its implementation in true letter and spirit.

  National Socio-Economic Registry (NSER) is currently being updated in various parts of the country. For this purpose, the Federal Government has partnered with Provincial Education departments to undertake NSER update in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (including erstwhile FATA), Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Gilgit and some districts of the Punjab province.             Teachers of the School Education Department (SED) in District Lahore are being engaged to perform door-to-door survey aiming to update National Socio-Economic Registry. For this purpose, NSER will organize training sessions for teachers, and upon qualification, teachers will conduct the door-to-door survey in their assigned enumeration areas.            NSER survey has two main activities, which include Training of Teachers and Survey Implementation. Both types of engagements have adequate remuneration for the teachers/education officials engaged in the process....

  Government of Pakistan, National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) issued a notification regarding relaxation lockdown to facilitate general public.           NCOC session chaired by Mr Asad Umer (Federal Minister for Planning, Development, Reforms and Special Initiatives) was held on 15th May, 2021 and was attended by Chief Secretaries provinces (via video link). Forum was apprised about NPls implementation in the country and need to facilitate general public through immediate relaxation in certain specific NPIs. Forum unanimously agreed on relaxation of following NPls to be implemented as per specified dates: a. Resumption of all types of public transport with 50% occupancy (Inter city, Intra City and Inter Provincial Transport) with effect from 16th May, 2021 b. Market activities to resume with effect from 17th May, 2021; however, all markets and shops will close by 08:00 pm (less essential services). Indoor / outdoor dining will continue to rem...

Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Interior issued guidelines to control mobility during 08 to 16 May, 2021 and on forthcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.           Due to the current spike of Covid-19 in the country, following guidelines issued with slogan "Stay Home - Stay Safe":- a. Issuance of SOPs Guidelines:- Issuance of comprehensive SOPs / guidelines for Yom.e-Ali, Itekar, Shab-e-Qadar, Jummah-tul-Wida and Namaz-e-Eid by 1st May, 2021.   b. General NPIs:-  All markets, businesses and shops will remain closed except essential services including following:-  Grocery Stores - Pharmacies / Medical Stores - Medical Facilities and Vaccination Centres - Vegetable, Fruit, Chicken & Meat Shops - Bakeries - Petrol Pumps - Food Takeaways and E-Commerce (Home Delivery) - Utility Services (Electricity Natural Gas, Internet, Cellular Networks / Telecom, Call Centres) and Media   c. Tourism:- Complete ban on tourism for both locals & outsiders. All...

  Government of Pakistan, Cabinet (Aviation Division), Pakistan Meteorological Department issued rain / wind / thunderstorm prediction in upper / central parts of Pakistan during next 04-05 days.           A westerly weather system is likely to persist for next (04-05) days. Under the influence of this weather system:  Rain-Wind / Thunderstorm with isolated heavy falls (a few Hailstorm) is expected in Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Kohat, Bannu, Peshawar, Mardan, Kurram, Waziristan, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Sargodha, Bhakkar, Khushab. Mianwali, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Hafizabad. Mandi Bahauddin, Narowal, Sialkot, Lahore, Kasur, Faisalabad, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh till Sunday with occasional gaps. Rain-wind / dust thunderstorm is expected in Dera Ghazi Khan, Layyah, Multan, Sahiwal, Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan on Saturday / Sunday.  R...

  Government of Pakistan, National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) intimated that only Eid day and next day will be observed as holidays for Vaccination on Eid-ul-Fitr for all remaining days.  

  Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Interior notified public holidays on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr from 10th May to 15th May, 2021 (Monday to Saturday).

  Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) grant Disparity Allowance @ 25% of the Basic Pay Scales 2017 to all MEPCO employees in BS-1 to BS-19. Disparity allowance shall be admissible to all MEPCO employees in BPS-1 to 19, who have never been allowed additional allowance / allowances equal to or more than 100% of the basic pay (whether frozen or not) or performance allowance as per following terms & conditions:  a. This allowance will not be admissible to those employees who are drawing additional allowance / allowances equal to or more than 100% of the basic pay (whether frozen or otherwise).   b. This allowance will be frozen at the level drawn on 1" March 2021.   c. This allowance will be subject to income Tax.   d. This allowance will be admissible during leave and entire period of L.P.R except during extra ordinary leave.   e. This allowance will not be treated as part of emoluments for the purpose of calculation of Pension/Gratuity and recovery of H...

 State Bank of Pakistan issued change in office and business timings in view of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) to contain the spread of COVID-19. The following timings will be observed:- Office Hours Monday to Thursday from 09:00am to 02:00pm Friday from 09:00am to 01:00pm Business for Public Monday to Thursday from 09:00am to 01:00pm Friday from 09:00am to 12:30pm

  Government of Pakistan, National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) intimated two weeks city wise lockdown in various districts with high disease prevalence is tentatively planned with effect from 2nd / 3rd May, 2021. The list of districts / cities:- Islamabad  Rawalpindi  Lahore  Multan  Faisalabad  Gujranwala  Bahawalpur  Hyderabad  Peshawar  Dir Lower  Mardan  Nowshera  Malakand  Charsadda  Swat  Swabi  Muzaffarabad  Sudhnuti  Poonch  Bagh

  National Command and Operations Centre on 27th April 2021 made following decisions in order to control and prevent of spread of Coronavirus: 1. Timely issuance of SOPs / guidelines for Itekaf, Shab-e-Qadar, Jumma-tul-Wida and Namaz-e-Eid be ensured.   2. Complete ban on tourism from 8th to 16th May 2021 including Eid Holidays. Closure of tourist resorts, public parks and hotels in /around tourist spots to remain closed.   3. Ban on travel (inter-provincial and inter-city transport) during Eid Holidays. However, locals specially of GB will be allowed to travel.   4. Closure of all tourist resorts, public parks, hotels, restaurants, shopping mall, transport.   5. Travel nodes leading to tourist spots closed; focus on Murree, Galiyat, Swat-Kalam, Sea View / Beaches and Northern Areas etcetera.   6. Uninterrupted electricity supply during Eid Holidays be ensured.   7. Locals of GB will be allowed to travel back to GB during the holidays.   8. Minist...

 NCC meeting chaired by Prime Minister was held on 23 April 21 and was attended by CMs provinces and all stakeholders. Taking stock of current COVID situation in country and host of religious / cultural activities in the month of Ramadan ul Mubarak: forum decided implementation of following NPIs in addition to already enforced NPIS: a. There will be complete closure of schools in districts beyond 5% positivity including classes from 9-12. Maximum emphasis on online learning   b. Complete ban is imposed on all activities after 6:00 PM till Sehr. Exemptions given only to essential services (petrol pumps, medical stores and vaccination centers etc) Section 144 will be imposed for strict implementation of NPIs.   c. 2 x days will be observed as closed days during a week (choice of days will be as per discretion of federating units). Exemptions given only to essential services (petrol pumps, medical stores, vaccination centers, poultry and vegetable shops etc). Section 144 w...

  Government of Pakistan started registration and corona virus vaccination of citizens having over 50 years of age. Registration can done via website http://nims.nadra.gov.pk or sending CNIC number at 1166.

  T he Federal Government approved / granted Disparity Reduction Allowance @ 25% of the basic pay of Basic Pay Scales 2017 w.e.f. 1st March, 2021 to their civil employees. This allowance shall be admissible to civil employees in BPS 1-19 of the Federal Government (including employees of the Federal Secretariat and attached departments), who have never been allowed additional allowance/allowances equal to or more than 100% of the basic pay (whether frozen or not) or performance allowance subject to the following conditions:  a) This Allowance will not be admissible to the employees of the organizations as mentioned in Annexure-l and those employees who are drawing additional allowance/allowances equal to or more than 100% of the basic pay(whether frozen or otherwise):   b) This allowance will be frozen at the level drawn on 1st March 2021   c) This Allowance will be subject to Income Tax   d) This Allowance will be admissible during leave and entire period of L.P...