ISLAMABAD: A dozen section officers of different ministries and divisions have challenged permanent absorption of two “college lecturers” before the Islamabad High Court who have now been serving as grade 17 officers in the establishment division.

Petitioners through their counsel contended before the court that the absorptions other than FPSC are violation of law under the Supreme Court’s order.

Subsequently, Justice Aamer Farooq of the IHC issued notices to the respondents a couple of days ago with directions to submit reply by November 30.

Petitioners Imtiaz Hussain, Suhail Akhtar, Faaiz Ali, Mohammad Umair, Rabnawaz Khan, Ali Faisal, Sobia Batool, Sehrish Mazari, Seikh Mohammad Umar Farooq, Gulam Khaliq, Ashij Luqman and Maryam Ayub have made federation through secretary establishment division and two section officers Shaukat Ali Khan, Ejaz Ahmed respondents in the petition.

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In the petition, the counsel said that they joined civil service through CSS examination and selected for Office Management Group (OMG). With the permanent absorption of the two above said respondents, petitioner’s fundamental rights like seniority and consideration for promotion are affected.

The petition revealed that Khan joined service as lecturer in Government Musa College Quetta and he was later appointed as section officer in finance division on deputation against law and rules.

And, Ahmed was also a lecturer in Government of Punjab and he was appointed as section officer against rules.

The petition alleged that instead of implementing the apex court’s order in which the court directive that “the policy with regard to deputation and appointments made by transfer shall be reviewed by the government of Pakistan to bring it in conformity with the referred judgments” (of the apex court), the establishment division inducted the two officers of Balochistan and Punjab education departments in OMG out of turn.

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The petition conceded that though there is a process for the induction of officials of provincial officers in the OMG but this need to be open for all officers of provincial governments and should not be done on pick and choose basis

The petitioners said that both Khan and Ahmed were permanently inducted in the department through an establishment division order dated July 25, 2017.

Petitioners maintained that the permanent induction of the respondent section officers is illegal and due to this seniority of the petitioners is affected.

Petitioners prayed to the court to set aside establishment division order dated July 25 and till final adjudication of this writ, operation of the order may be suspended.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 22^nd, 2017.

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ABBOTTABAD: Teachers are responsible for the character building of the students they teach, PMA Kakul Commandant and Corps Commander Multan Lieutenant General Abdullah Dogar said.

“Character building and personality development should be the top priority of the academia, as they have to groom the  youth who are future of the country and thus the destiny of the nation rests on the shoulders of teachers,” he said addressing the Annual Parents Day and Prize Distribution Ceremony of Army Burn Hall College held recently.

Laying stress on inculcating positive thinking in the young minds, he reminded the academia of their role in the development of the country.

The Chief of Army Staff Overall Championship Trophy was awarded to Syed Ahmed Shaheed House while newly introduced award of Pride of Burn Hall went to Saud Ahsan Khan and Muhammad Hamza Abdullah Khan.

COAS Gold Medals were awarded to Danish Ali Khan and Abdullah Wahdan Yahya. Board of Governor’s Gold Medals were awarded to Ahmed Munawar and Salman Khattak.

Commandant PMA Kakul Gold Medals were awarded to Ijlal Ullah Khan and Muhammad Aqeel Jadoon.

Earlier principal of the college Brig Wajid Qayyum Paracha presenting  the annual report said that Army Burn Hall College is one of the great legacies that the British missionaries left behind.

Tableaus, gymnastic and other co-curricular activities were presented by the students of the college.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 22^nd, 2017.

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PESHAWAR: University of Peshawar’s (UoP) new Vice Chancellor Prof Asif Khan has urged teachers to join hands for the varsity’s uplift.

He asked the faculty to play their constructive role and help bring the institution out of financial crisis.

“I am a man of merit and innovative ideas; share whatever you consider may help us, help me in efforts to make this alma mater rise again to the glories it once enjoyed in the education community,” he shared this views while addressing to Peshawar University Teachers Association (PUTA) Hall on Saturday.

He further assured to hold selection boards pending since April 2015 and approve demands of new advertisement for long awaited promotion of young PhD and senior faculty members.

“PUTA members suffered due to the interim phase of a pro-vice chancellor who could not manage a single selection board, instead stopped illegally the salaries of 30 TTS faculty members and denied renewal of contracts of lecturers and assistant professors,” shared PUTA President Jamil Ahmad Chitrali.

He said that PUTA demanded immediate implementation of the letter issued from Governor’s secretariat as Chancellor, wherein, the illegal perk and privileges are directed immediately to be withdrawn.

President informed that the pro-vice chancellor till date enjoys a special office, guards at home, a Gardner and two drivers beside other privileges.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 22^nd, 2017.

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Members of the diplomatic community in Islamabad went on a nature-hike in the Margalla Hills.

According to a press release Serena Hotels organised a delightful trek-trip to the Margalla Hills for members of the diplomatic community under Serena Hotels Adventure Diplomacy initiative, which encourages human engagement with nature.

A fervent group of more than 40 diplomats and friends of Serena participated in the hike on Margalla Trail 6, which ended in a splendid breakfast set amidst the majestic scenery of the hills.

The hikers took a breather midway and took some beautiful photographs of the trek that ended on a plateau overlooking the Talhar Village and is considered one of the most astounding and eye catching locations in the Margallas. With a multitude of birds, the trail and the Hills are a delightful retreat for photographers, nature lovers and birdwatchers.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 22^nd, 2017.

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ISLAMABAD: Two houses were burgled while two motorcycles stolen in different parts of the capital, police said on Saturday. Cases against unidentified persons have been registered in all four instances with no arrests.

Police said unidentified persons stole jewellery and cash from a house in Bani Gala on Friday, while the second burglary was reported from Alipur in Koral police area.

Though the Alipur incident took place on October 15, police registered the case on 20th. Officials said investigation was under way in both the cases but nothing concrete had been found yet.

Meanwhile, two motorcycles were also stolen, one from F-9 Park and the other from Sector G-11/4. In another motorcycle theft case, the police were able to recover the bike and nab the suspect in Pakistan Town on Friday.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 22^nd, 2017.

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