Summary The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has placed administrative control of 32 departments and institutions in merged districts under area development secretariats.
PESHAWAR (Dunya News) - The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to place the administrative affairs of directorates and major public institutions in the merged districts under the control of Area Development Secretariats (ADS).
The governor has approved a new administrative control and reporting system under which relevant officers will report to the secretaries of the Area Development Secretariats.
According to a notification, the new arrangement will not affect government employees' service status, seniority, pensions or other benefits. The transfer of officers and employees between the Area Development Secretariats and the provincial government will require approval from the chief secretary.
The notification further states that institutions placed under the secretariats will continue using their existing offices, vehicles and other official facilities.
Under the new system, 32 government directorates and institutions have been placed under the Area Development Secretariats. These include archaeology, culture and tourism, higher education, wildlife, food, environment, Rescue 1122 and anti-corruption departments, among others.
According to the notification, the new administrative arrangements will take effect immediately and remain in force until further orders.
