The government of Pakistan has recently introduced significant changes to the In-Service Death Compensation Policy, affecting the families of deceased government employees. As per recent reports, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved modifications to the policy, particularly regarding the employment rights of the deceased’s family members.
حکومتِ پاکستان نے حال ہی میں دورانِ سروس وفات معاوضہ پالیسی میں نمایاں تبدیلیاں متعارف کروائی ہیں، جو مرحوم سرکاری ملازمین کے اہلِ خانہ کو متاثر کریں گی۔ تازہ ترین رپورٹس کے مطابق، وزیرِاعظم شہباز شریف نے اس پالیسی میں ترامیم کی منظوری دے دی ہے، خاص طور پر مرحوم ملازمین کے اہلِ خانہ کے ملازمت کے حقوق سے متعلق اہم تبدیلیاں کی گئی ہیں۔
Key Changes in the Policy
- Previously, if a government employee passed away during service, one of their family members (often a child) was entitled to a government job under the Prime Minister’s Death Package.
- Under the new amendments, the provision of employment to the deceased employee’s family member has been removed.
- This decision aligns with a ruling by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, leading to an official directive issued by the Establishment Division to all ministries and departments.
What Benefits Will Continue?
While the employment opportunity has been discontinued, all other benefits under the Prime Minister’s Death Package will remain intact. This includes:
- Financial compensation for the deceased employee’s family
- Pension and gratuity benefits
- Other relevant allowances and privileges as per the government’s policy
Reasons Behind the Policy Change
The change is reportedly influenced by a Supreme Court decision that emphasized merit-based recruitment in government positions. The court ruled that government jobs should be awarded through competitive processes rather than through inheritance-based allocations. This decision aims to promote fairness, transparency, and efficiency in public sector hiring.
Impact on Government Employees and Their Families
The new policy is expected to have a major impact on families who previously relied on this employment provision as financial security in case of an employee’s sudden passing. However, the government assures that alternative support measures will still be provided to assist affected families.
Public and Employee Reactions
This decision has sparked mixed reactions:
- Supporters argue that merit-based hiring ensures better efficiency in government institutions and prevents nepotism.
- Critics believe that the removal of job security for the deceased employee’s family may leave them in financial distress, especially in cases where the employee was the sole breadwinner.
Conclusion
The government’s decision to amend the In-Service Death Policy marks a significant shift in employment practices. While financial support measures remain intact, the removal of guaranteed jobs for family members highlights a move towards merit-based employment in Pakistan’s public sector. The full impact of this change will unfold in the coming months as families and institutions adjust to the new policy.
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