Authorities Launch Crackdown on Ghost Employees in Swat
For context, the Malakand division administration has introduced a crackdown on ghost employees, unauthorized occupation of administration properties, and politically influenced postings in Swat.
For context, the Malakand division administration has introduced a crackdown on ghost employees, unauthorized occupation of administration properties, and politically influenced postings in Swat.
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- What happened
- Official response
- The details
- The bottom line
Key points
- As part of the crackdown, the Water and Sanitation Services Firm (WSSC) Swat dismissed 13 employees for failing to report to work.
- 5, 000 Annual Rent for Land Valued at Up to Rs.
- Malakand Division Commissioner Iqbal Hussain has directed the anti-corruption establishment to investigate the matter and recover salaries paid to employees discovered guilty of wrongdoing.
- After the action, more than 400 employees reportedly marked attendance at their offices after remaining absent from duty for years.
- The Swat deputy commissioner transferred 22 patwaris (revenue authorities) who were allegedly posted through political influence.
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In practice, the employees were allegedly recruited through the influence of members of the provincial assembly (MPAs) over the past 13 years. Despite receiving regular salaries, they reportedly remained at home or worked at the private residences and hujras of lawmakers instead of performing their official duties.
In a separate action, the administration reclaimed a administration bungalow allegedly occupied for a number of years by Kaleem Saeed, the brother of former federal minister Murad Saeed. DRAP Warns Against Life-Threatening Fake Medicines.
In practice, the property, located within the premises of the tehsil municipal administration, is just a few steps away from Kaleem Saeed's private residence.
Authorities had reportedly issued repeated requests to vacate the bungalow, but these went unheeded. The administration eventually initiated legal proceedings and regained possession of the property.
Meanwhile, the Swat deputy commissioner transferred 22 patwaris (revenue authorities) who were allegedly posted through political influence. 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 authorities Launch Crackdown on Ghost Employees in Swat point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.
