The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has decided to transfer government employees who have been posted in the same position for more than two years. The Chief Secretary of KP has directed all administrative secretaries to compile lists of such employees and issue transfer orders accordingly.
According to details, a special committee has been formed under the leadership of the Secretary of Administrative Affairs to oversee the transfer process for officers above Grade 17. This committee will finalize transfer decisions to improve government departments’ efficiency and performance.
Sources indicate that following the Chief Secretary’s orders, a wave of concern has spread among employees occupying key positions for over two years. In response, many have reportedly started seeking ways to avoid transfers.
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Employees from departments such as Planning & Development (P&D), Local Government, Finance, Irrigation, and Communications & Works (C&W) have expressed dissatisfaction over the decision.
Reports suggest that several employees in crucial departments like Planning & Development and C&W have held their positions for as long as 12 years. Their transfers are now deemed imminent, adding a new challenge for government employees, who are actively reacting to the situation.
18 Apr, 2025