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Balochistan Extends Summer Vacations Due to Heat Wave Schools to Reopen on 16th August 2024-Notification
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Balochistan Extends Summer Vacations Due to Heat Wave: Schools to Reopen on 16th August 2024-Notification

GOVERNMENT OF BALOCHISTAN SCHOOL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (Admn: Section) Dated Quetta the 25th July, 2024 NOTIFICATION No SO (Admn)/15-21/2024-Edn:/74395-495 withthe prior approval of the Competent Authority i.e. Honorable Chief Minister of Balochistan and in continuation of this department’s Notification of even dated 14th May, 2024. Long Term Summer Vacations (in summer zone) is hereby extended in all Public and Private Schools of the respective areas from 1st August, 2024 to 15th August, 2024 in the woke of the heat-wave. However, the co-curricular activities regarding 14th August, 2024 celebrations shall continue in letter and spits. Note: The said notification is valid only for summer zone. Section Officer (Admn)

Government of Balochistan Declares Public Holidays for Ashura 2024-Notification
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Government of Balochistan Declares Public Holidays for Ashura 2024-Notification

No.SGA(Admn:)IX(23)/2024/S&GAD 6704-6852 GOVERNMENT OF BALOCHISTANSERVICES & GENERAL ADMN: DEPARTMENT (ADMN: WING) Dated: Quetta, the 9th July, 2024 PRESS RELEASE DECLARATION OF PUBLIC HOLIDAYS ON THE OCCASION OF ASHURA In continuation of Government of Pakistan, Cabinet Secretariat. Cabinet Division, Islamabad’s Press Release No.10-01/2024-Min.II dated 09th July, 2024 and in continuation of this Department’s circular of even number dated 5th January, 2024 listing public and optional holidays for the year, 2024, it is for general information that the Government of Balochistan has been pleased to declare 16th and 17th July, 2024 (Tuesday & Wednesday) as public holidays on the occasion of Ashura (9th & 10th Moharram 1446 AH). The above Press Release may kindly be published all local English and Urdu newspapers and also be given wide publicity through electronic media. SECRETARY S&GAD

Balochistan Government Announces Ramadan Wheat Subsidy 200,000 Bags to Flour Mills at Reduced Rates-Notification
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Balochistan Government Announces Ramadan Wheat Subsidy: 200,000 Bags to Flour Mills at Reduced Rates-Notification

GOVERNMENT OF BALOCHISTAN FOOD DEPARTMENT (ADMN: WING) Dated Quetta, the 08th March, 2024. NOTIFICATION No.SO-II/ 15-2022/PA&W/Food/392-400. Consequent upon the approval of the honorable Chief Minister, Balochistan, the Government of Balochistan Food Department is pleased to order the release of 200,000 wheat bags out of the present stock from the Government Godowns to the Registered/Authorized/Functional Flour Mills, Mini Flour Mills and Chakkies at the subsidized rate of Rs.10542/- per 100 Kgs with bags including all incidental charges for provision of wheat flour at lower rates (Ramadan Package) to the general public during the month of Ramadan. 2.         The price of Wheat flour after inclusion of grinding charges (Rs.1374/- per l00 kgs) will be as under: 3.         All  the  instructions,  legal  formalities  regarding  release  of wheat contained in  Food  Manual 1986,  Food Policy    2006,  recommendations  of  NAB Prevention Committee on Food and approval of the Provincial Cabinet conveyed by S&GAD dated 06th April 2021 for grinding ratio of wheat fixed at 70:30 (Flour & Bran) and advance deposit of price before issuance of wheat shall be strictly adhered to. Functionality of Flour Mills and Chakkies shall be verified by Deputy Director Food, Assistant Director Food, Assistant Fond Controller and In-charge of PRCs concerned. 4.         Director General Food will coordinate with Millers to make convenient packages and direct Food department officials at the district level to support and assist concerned Deputy Commissioners in the identification and establishment of sale points, transparency of whole process, maintenance of proper record and availability of flour to the general public as per district wise quota. (list enclosed) Secretary Food Department

Updated Office Timings for Balochistan Provincial Government Offices During Ramazan 2024-Notification
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Updated Office Timings for Balochistan Provincial Government Offices During Ramazan 2024-Notification

No. SGA(Admn:)IX(21)/2024/S&GAD/1768-1821 GOVERNMENT OF BALOCHISTAN SERVICES & GENERAL ADMN: DEPARTMENT (ADMN: WING) Dated Quetta, the 07th March, 2024. PRESS RELEASE Subject: OFFICE TIMINGS DURING THE HOLY MONTH OF RAMAZAN, 2024. The undersigned is directed to refer to the subject noted above and to state that the following Office Timings shall be observed, during the forthcoming Holy Month of Ramazan by all the Provincial Government Offices:- OFFICE WORKING ON 5-DAYS A WEEK Monday to Thursday 09:00 am to 03:00 p.m. Friday 09:00 am to 01:00 p.m. OFFICE WORKING ON 6-DAYS A WEEK Monday to Thursday & Saturday 09:00 am to 02:00 p.m. Friday 09:00 am to 12:00 p.m. 2.        Therefore, it is requested to please communicate of the above decision to all concerned working under your control. 3.        After the Holy month of Ramazan, office hours will stand reverted, to pre-Ramazan timings (summer season), which would be circulated later-on. Under Secretary (Admn:) S&GAD

Government Of Balochistan Announced Public Holiday On February 8th 2024 On Election Day Due To Facilitating Voters-Notification
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Government Of Balochistan Announced Public Holiday On February 8th 2024 On Election Day Due To Facilitating Voters-Notification

No. SGA(Admn:)IX(23)/2024/S&GAD/ GOVERNMENT OF BALOCHISTAN SERVICES & GENERAL ADMN: DEPARTMENT (ADMN: WING) Dated Quetta, the 02nd February, 2024. PRESS RELEASE In continuation of Election Commission of Pakistan, Islamabad’s Notification No.F.2(1)/2024-Cord-Vol-111 dated 1st February, 2024, 8th February, 2024 (Thursday) is hereby declared as a public holiday in the Province in order to enable the voters to exercise their right of franchise freely and conveniently. The above Press Release may kindly be published in all local English and Urdu newspapers and also be given wide publicity through electronic media. SECRETARY S&GAD

Emergency School Closures Across Balochistan From February 29th To March 7th 2024 Due To Heavy Rains-Notification
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Emergency School Closures Across Balochistan From February 29th To March 7th 2024 Due To Heavy Rains-Notification

GOVERNMENT OF BALOCHISTANSCHOOL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (Admn: Section) Dated Quetta, the 29th February, 2024. NOTIFICATION No. S.O.(Admn)2-5/2024/Edn: 8075-8177 Pursuant to approval of competent authority, the School Education Department announce that all public and private schools across the province shall remain closed from 29th February to 07th March,2024, due to emergency heavy rainfall throughout the Province. 2.         All District Education Officers (DEOs), in Balochistan and Heads/Principals of Public and Private Schools are directed to ensure compliance in letter and spirit. Section Officer (Admn:) School Education Department

Government Of Balochistan Declares February 5th 2024 As Public Holiday For Kashmir Solidarity Day-Notification
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Government Of Balochistan Declares February 5th 2024 As Public Holiday For Kashmir Solidarity Day-Notification

No. SGA(Admn:)1(23)/2024/S&GAD/187-383 GOVERNMENT OF BALOCHISTAN SERVICES & GENERAL ADMN: DEPARTMENT (ADMN: WING) Dated Quetta, the 30th January, 2024. PRESS RELEASE In pursuance of of Government of Pakistan, Cabinet Division, Islamabad’s Press Release No.10/01/2022-23-Min-II dated 26th January, 2024 and in continuation of this Department’s Circular No. SGA(Admn:)1(23)/21324/S&GAD/256-343 dated 5th January. 2024, 5th February is declared as a Public Holiday on account of the “Kashmir Solidarity Day”. One minute silence shall be observed at 10:00 hours to honour Kashmiri Shuhada. The above Press Release may kindly be published in all local English and Urdu newspapers and also be given wide publicity through electronic media. SECRETARY S&GAD

Balochistan Government Announces 15% Pension Increase for Civil Pensioners: Effective from July 2024-Notification
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Balochistan Government Announces 15% Pension Increase for Civil Pensioners: Effective from July 2024-Notification

NO.FD(R-I)V-I/2024/GOVERNMENT OF BALOCHISTANFINANCE DEPARTMENT (Regulation-I) Dated Quetta the 24th July, 2024. NOTIFICATION. NO.FD(R-I)II-29/2024/1173-1273.  The Government of Balochistan Finance Department with prior approval of the Competent Authority is pleased to sanction an increase @15% of net pension with effect from 1st duly 2024 and until further orders to all the Civil Pensioners of the government of Balochistan. 2. The increase in pension sanctioned in this circular will not be admissible on special Additional Pension allowed in lieu of pre-retirement orderly allowance and monetized value of a driver or an orderly, or any other such allowance, if any.s 2024-25 without any supplementary grant on this account. 3. The increase in pension @ 15% as mentioned in para-I above will also be admissible to the pensioners who would retire on or after 1st July 2024. 4. For the purpose of admissibility of increase in pension sanctioned dint his circular the term “Net Pension” means “Pension being drawn” minus “Medical Allowance”. 5. The increase will also be admissible to all the family pensioners of the Provincial Government under the Balochistan Civil Servants Persion Rules, 1989 as well as on the compassionate allowance under Rules 1.9 of the aforesaid rules. 6. If the gross pension sanctioned by the Provincial Government is shared with any Government in accordance with the rules, the amount of the increase in pension will be portioned between the Provincial Government and the other Government concerned on a proportionate basis. Secretary Finance

Notification-Finance Department, Government of Balochistan Announces Adhoc Relief Allowance-2024 for Government Employees of Balochistan
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Notification-Finance Department, Government of Balochistan Announces Adhoc Relief Allowance-2024 for Government Employees of Balochistan

NO.FD(R-I)V-I/2024/GOVERNMENT OF BALOCHISTANFINANCE DEPARTMENT (Regulation-I) Dated Quetta the 24th July, 2024. NOTIFICATION. NO.FD(R-I) V-I/2024/1072-1172. The Government of Balochistan Finance Department, with prior approval of the Competent Authority is pleased to sanction, with effect from 1st July, 2024 and until further orders, an Adhoc Relief Allowance – 2024 in favour of all regular Provincial Government employees in Basic Pay Scales on standard terms & conditions as per the following rates: 2. The amount of this Adhoc Relief Allowance-2024 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: 3. The term “Basic Pay” for the purpose of Adhoc Relief Allowance-2024 will also include the amount of the personal pay granted on account of annual increments (s) beyond the maximum of the existing pay scale. 4. The expenditure for Adhoc Relief Allwoacne-2024 will be adjusted within budgetary allocation and any excess expenditure for the purpose will be adjusted in Revised Budget Estimates 2024-25 without any supplementary grant on this account. Secretary Finance

New Minimum Wage Rates Announced for Balochistan Unskilled Workers Effective July 1, 2023-Notification
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New Minimum Wage Rates Announced for Balochistan Unskilled Workers: Effective July 1, 2023-Notification

No. SGA(Admn:)IX(23)/2024/S&GAD/550-600 GOVERNMENT OF BALOCHISTAN LABOUR AND MANPOWER DEPARTMENT (Development Section) Dated Quetta, the 08th September, 2023 Notification No.SO(Dev:)II(L)7-3/2023/L&MD/ 268/- In pursuance of the Provision of Section 4 of the Balochistan Minimum Wages Act 2021 (Act No. X of 2021) and consequent upon the approval of the competent authority, (Chief Minister of Balochistan) the Government of Balochistan Labour & Manpower Department is pleased to increase Minimum rates of Wages for the un-skilled adult and juvenile / adolescent workers employed in the Industrial / Commercial Establishment in the Province on the recommendations of Balochistan Minimum Wages Board. 2.  Now, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section-6(1)(a) of Balochistan Minimum Wages Act, 2021 the Government of Balochistan is pleased to declare that the Minimum rates of Wages for un-skilled adult and juvenile / adolescent workers, employed in all the Industrial / commercial Establishment in Balochistan shall be as given in the schedule appended to the Minimum rates of Wages with effect from 1st July, 2023. 3.                The schedule of minimum rate of wages for adult un-skilled and juvenile / adolescent workers is appended below: – SCHEDULE S.No. Category Workers Minimum Rates of Wages Per Day Per Month 1. Un-skilled adult workers employed in industrial / Commercial Undertakings in Balochistan Province. Rs.1231/ Rs. 32,000 /- (26 working days) 2. Un-skilled Juvenile / adolescent workers employed in industrial / Commercial Establishment.   Rs.1231/ Rs. 32,000 /- (26 working days) 4.                All industrial, Commercial and other establishments registered under any law shall pay wages to the employees through cross Cheque / Bank transfer. SECRETARY Labour & Manpower Department

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