–All chief secretaries, IGPs expected to be transferred as wellISLAMABAD: The government is considering to transfers/post bureaucrats of grades 21 and 22, including all chief secretaries and inspector generals of police (IGPs), on the recommendation of a special committee headed by Advisor to Prime Minister on Establishment Shahzad Arbab. According to sources, the Establishment Division, on Arbab’s instructions, has prepared a summary seeking permission from the cabinet to transfer and post all federal level bureaucrats. “It is not yet clear if the transfers will be made after the committee interviews these officers or just on a nod from the prime minister,” they said, adding, however, all senior bureaucrats would initially be appointed on probation of six months. The government had tasked Dr Isharat Hussain to prepare civil service reforms under the 100 days plan. When contacted, Shahzad Arbab confirmed that the committee could transfer and post grade 21 and 22 officers, including the chief secretaries and IGPs.

Source: Pakistan Today January 07, 2019 17:54 UTC