71 Civil Servants Resign in First 9 Working Days of Ashad
Summary
Since the start of Ashad, 71 civil servants have resigned, with many citing dissatisfaction over proposed changes in the civil service bill and mandatory transfers to remote areas.
Key Points
- 71 civil servants resigned in the first 9 working days of Ashad, while 89 employees took mandatory retirement.
- The increase in resignations is linked to dissatisfaction with the draft civil servant bill and transfer policies of the new government.
- Trade unions for civil servants have been abolished by government ordinance, leading to protests and resignations.
- The draft bill proposes mandatory retirement at age 55 or 30 years of service, prompting some civil servants to resign to avoid pension reductions.
