Musakhel DC orders pay cuts for absent education staff, warns of zero tolerance

MUSAKHEL: Deputy Commissioner Musakhel Abdul Razzaq Khan Khajak has made it clear that no negligence, carelessness or lapse will be tolerated in improving the education system in the district, in the attendance of teachers and staff at schools, or in the future of children. He said employees who neglect their duties will face strict departmental action without discrimination.

He said this while addressing a meeting of the District Education Group, which he chaired. The meeting reviewed the condition of educational institutions, the improvement of the education sector, the provision of quality education and the implementation of decisions taken at the previous meeting. Expressing strong displeasure over absent employees, he directed that unjustified absence would not be accepted under any circumstances. He ordered strict departmental action against absent employees and the deduction of their salaries in accordance with the rules.

The Deputy Commissioner said government employees are paid from the taxes of the people, so they must perform their duties honestly, responsibly and on time. He said the absence of teachers directly affects the education and future of students. He directed officers to monitor schools regularly, ensure attendance, identify problems and resolve them immediately.

Abdul Razzaq Khan Khajak said education is a top priority of the government and all resources would be used to provide children in the district with a better learning environment and facilities. He said holding meetings alone is not enough and the implementation of decisions must also be visible. He sought a progress report on the decisions of the previous meeting. He said officers and employees found negligent would be called to account at the next meeting and a zero-tolerance policy would be followed on education. He said the future of the children of Musakhel district is a shared responsibility of all.

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