Government Job Hiring Prohibited in Punjab and KP by Election Commission

The Election Commission of Pakistan has issued a directive prohibiting the hiring of government jobs in the provinces of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) until further notice. This decision comes as the country prepares for upcoming general elections, and is aimed at ensuring a level playing field for all political parties and candidates.

The Election Commission has taken this step to prevent any party or candidate from using government jobs as a means of gaining an unfair advantage during the election campaign. The Commission has also prohibited the transfer or posting of government employees in these provinces during this period.

The ban includes the recruitment of new employees, promotions, and any form of career advancement in government jobs. It applies to all levels of government jobs in these provinces, including civil servants, police officers, and other public sector employees.

The Election Commission has also directed the relevant authorities to ensure strict compliance with the directive and to take action against any violation of the ban. The Commission has also urged political parties, candidates, and the general public to respect the decision and to refrain from engaging in any activities that may violate the ban.

It is worth noting that the Election Commission has taken similar measures in the past to ensure free and fair elections. These measures have been implemented to prevent any form of political interference in the recruitment and posting of government employees during the election period.

The government of Pakistan has also supported the decision of the Election Commission and has assured to comply with it. The government has also requested the people of these provinces to cooperate with the Election Commission in order to ensure the fair and transparent general elections.

In conclusion, the Election Commission of Pakistan has issued a directive prohibiting the hiring of government jobs in the provinces of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) until further notice. This decision aims to ensure a level playing field for all political parties and candidates during the upcoming general elections. The ban applies to all levels of government jobs in these provinces, including civil servants, police officers, and other public sector employees. The government has supported the decision of the Election Commission and has requested the people of these provinces to cooperate with the Election Commission in order to ensure the fair and transparent general elections.