Stay Order Issued Against Direct Recruitment in Islamabad Police

In practice, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday tied the ongoing direct recruitment of federal police Inspectors to the final decision in a pending case.

Key points

• The petitioners challenged a Ministry of Interior (MoI) notification and a Public Service Commission that confirmed direct recruitment to the post of Inspector.
• Their counsel argued that direct recruitment to the post contradicted the Police Order.
• The recruitment process will now remain subject to the final outcome of the pending case.

Notably, the petitioners challenged a Ministry of Interior (MoI) notification and a Public Service Commission that confirmed direct recruitment to the post of Inspector. Islamabad's 130 Union Councils Finalized as Delimitation Objections Dismissed.

Their counsel argued that direct recruitment to the post contradicted the Police Order. He maintained that the law does not provide for appointments through this route and cautioned that continuing the process could lead to appointments produced in violation of the prescribed legal procedure.

In response, the court issued notices to the interior secretary, Inspector General of Islamabad Police, extra inspector general, chief commissioner, deputy secretary of the MoI, and the Public Service Commission. The court directed them to submit their responses.

In practice, the recruitment process will now remain subject to the final outcome of the pending case. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.

Taken together, the developments around stay Order Issued Against Direct Recruitment in Islamabad Police point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.