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KP to sack over 16,000 employees hired by caretakers

Gulzar Mohammad Khan
Saturday, Jan 18, 2025

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to terminate more than 16,000 employees recruited during the caretaker setup.

A draft bill, titled the KP Termination of Employees Act 2025, has been prepared and will be presented in the provincial assembly for approval.

Once passed, respective departments will issue notifications to remove the employees from jobs.

A six-member committee, led by the Secretary Establishment, will be formed to review potential complications in implementing the decision. This committee will include representatives from the Advocate General’s Office, Law, Finance, and Administration Departments, along with other relevant secretaries.