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Government of Gilgit-Baltistan Approves Continuation of Education Fellows Program–Notification
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Government of Gilgit-Baltistan Approves Continuation of Education Fellows Program–Notification

Notification / OM No. No. SO (I&C)-3(1)/2023 Dated 22-January-2025 Notification Issued By: Chief Minister Secretariat, Government Of Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Endorses Strategic Educational Initiative for Gilgit-Baltistan Notification: The Government of Gilgit-Baltistan, through the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, continues to emphasize its commitment to advancing the region’s education sector. In a recent directive dated January 22, 2025, the Chief Minister has approved the continuation of the “Education Fellows” (EFs) program in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Education Department. This approval, granted following a detailed presentation and briefing by the Secretary of Education, reflects the government’s dedication to achieving educational objectives outlined in the consortium’s agreement. The initiative is aimed at addressing key educational challenges, enhancing academic standards, and fostering the professional growth of educators in the region. This proactive measure underlines the importance of collaboration and innovation in driving sustainable development across the education landscape of Gilgit-Baltistan. Notification Describes; No. SO (I&C)-3(1)/2023 GOVERNMENT OF GILGIT-BALTISTANCHIEF MINISTER SECRETARIATGILGIT-BALTISTAN To, The Secretary,School Education Department,Gilgit-Baltistan. Gilgit, dated the 22nd  January, 2025 Subject :-       HIRING OF EDUCATION FELLOWS IN GILGIT-BALTISTAN EDUCATION DEPARTMENT            I am directed to refer to Chief Minister Secretariat, GB letter bearing No. SO (I&C)-3(1)/2023 dated 29 November, 2024 on the subject cited above. 2.       Subsequent to the presentation/briefing on the subject issue by Secretary Education, Gilgit-Baltistan followed by letter No. Sec-Edu-1-1(5)/2019 dated 15th January, 2025, the Honorable Chief Minister, GB has been pleased to allow continuation of the program “EFs” as per the agreement signed with the consortium in order to achieve its objectives, please. SECTION OFFICER (I&C) Conclusion: The continuation of the “Education Fellows” (EFs) program marks a significant step forward in the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan’s mission to elevate the standards of education in the region. By supporting this initiative, the Chief Minister’s Secretariat demonstrates its unwavering commitment to providing access to quality education and ensuring the professional enhancement of educators. The program not only addresses immediate educational needs but also sets the foundation for long-term growth by aligning with strategic objectives outlined in the agreement with the consortium. Such efforts are a testament to the government’s vision of empowering communities through education, fostering knowledge, and creating opportunities for the youth of Gilgit-Baltistan to thrive in an increasingly competitive world. For more information, clarification or any other question feel free to join our WhatsApp Group. We are a supportive community where members are committed to assisting one another.

Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Court Orders Swift Resolution of Stay Matters on Development Projects and Recruitments-Notification
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Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Court Orders Swift Resolution of Stay Matters on Development Projects and Recruitments-Notification

Gilgit Baltistan Chief Court–Gilgit NO.CC-E-15/2024                                                                 Dated 9th September 2024 CIRCULAR. In accordance with the directive of the Hon’ble Chief Justice of the Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Court, the following instructions are issued: All Stay Matters related to development projects and official recruitments, whether pending before the Hon’ble Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Court or any District Court within Gilgit-Baltistan, must be disposed of within one month. District & Sessions Judges are directed to communicate this directive to all Courts under their jurisdiction and ensure its implementation. This issues with the approval of Hon’ble Chief Justice GB Chief Court. Registrar

Gilgit-Baltistan Government Transfers Key Officials New Secretary for Social Welfare Department Announced-Notification
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Gilgit-Baltistan Government Transfers Key Officials: New Secretary for Social Welfare Department Announced-Notification

GOVERNMENT OF GILGIT-BALTISTANGILGIT-BALTISTAN SECRETARIAT(SERVICES, GENERAL ADMINISTRATIONAND CABINET DEPARTMENT) Gilgit, the 11th September, 2024 NOTIFICATION No.SO(S)-I-2(39)/2024. Mr. Burhan Afandi (DMS/BS-20), currently posted as Chairman, Chief Minister’s Inspection Team (CMIT) Gilgit-Baltistan is hereby transferred with immediate effect and posted as Secretary Social Welfare, Population Welfare and Women Development Department, Gilgit-Baltistan on administrative grounds and in public interest. 2. Mr. Fida Hussain (OMS/BS-19), currently posted as Secretary Social Welfare, Population Welfare and Women Development Department, Gilgit-Baltistan (OPS) is hereby transferred with immediate effect and directed to report to S&GAD, Gilgit-Baltistan on administrative grounds. BY ORDER OF THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY CHIEF SECRETARY

Government of Gilgit-Baltistan Revises Minimum Wage Rates for Unskilled Workers in Industrial & Commercial Sectors-Notification
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Government of Gilgit-Baltistan Revises Minimum Wage Rates for Unskilled Workers in Industrial & Commercial Sectors-Notification

TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE NEXT GAZETTE OF PAKISTAN EXTRA ORDINARY GOVERNMENT OF GILG1T-BALTISTANGILGIT-BALTISTAN SECRETARIATMinerals, Industries, Commerce & Labour Department Gilgit dated 9th September, 2024 NOTIFICATION NO.SO-ICL.-1(68)2023. In exercise of the powers conferred by Gilgit Baltistan Minimum Wages Act, 2019 under section 4 and 5 and on the recommendation of Gilgit Baltistan Minimum Wage Board, the Government of Gilgit Baltistan has been pleased to revise the Minimum rate of wages for un-skilled adult and juvenile workers of private Industrial and Commercial establishments in Gilgit Baltistan with effect from July, 2024. The revised minimum wages will be as follow:- S # CATEGORY OF WORKERS MINIMUM RATES OF WAGES Per       day      (for 8 working hours) Per         month   (for 8 working hours) 1 Adult un-skilled workers of Industrial & Commercial Establishments in GB Rs. 1233/- (Rs. 154 per hour) Rs. 37000/- (26 working days) 2 Juvenile workers, allowed by the law, employed in         Industrial            & Commercial Establishments in GB Rs. 1233/- (Rs. 154 per hour) Rs. 37000/- (26 working days) 2.                The minimum rates of wages shall apply subject to the following conditions:- a.     The employers in all private Industrial and Commerce Establishments shall pay to all workers, the wages at the rate not less than minimum wages as mentioned in the above table. b.    The minimum wages shall not be considered as maximum rates and any existing wages higher than the minimum wages mentioned in the table above shall not be reduced. However, the employers shall be at liberty to pay higher wages either unilaterally on their own initiative or by collective agreement in view of any special consideration included higher grade, skill, experience and higher cost of living in a particular locality or any other reason. c.     The minimum wages for other categories of workers shall, in no case be less than the minimum wages fixed herein. d.    The employers shall revise, where necessary, the rate of remuneration for piece-rated workers no as to ensure that workers in such piece-rated occupation are enabled by working eight (08) hours a day and 26 days in cach month as the case may, to receive wages not less than the minimum wages mentioned in the table above. e.     The minimum wages shall be applicable to time rated workers including temporary workers, piece rated workers and workers engaged on contract basis. f.     The workers shall continue to enjoy such facilities as house rent allowance or free house, electricity, water, conveyance, free medical aid, g.    gratuity, bonus, pension, any form of insurance, provident fund, recreation, subsidized food, education, holidays and leave with pay, attendance allowance and any other benefit already provided by the employers. h.    No variable or incentive allowance (non-statutory) or value of welfare facilities as mentioned in preceding clause shall be adjusted against the minimum wages. i.     Female and transgender workers shall get the same minimum wages as male workers receive for work of equal value. BY ORDER OF THE COMPETENT AUTHOURITY SECRETARY INDUSTRY, COMMERCE & LABOUR GB

Gilgit-Baltistan's New Recruitment Policy Under Review Committee Formed, Hiring Paused-Notification
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Gilgit-Baltistan’s New Recruitment Policy Under Review: Committee Formed, Hiring Paused-Notification

No. SO (I&C)-3(1)/2023 Government of Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister’s Secretariat Gilgit dated 2nd September, 2024 The Chief Secretary, Gilgit-Baltistan, Subject:           REVIEW OF RECRUITMENT POLICY I am directed to refer to the above subject and to say that in pursuance of decision of the GB Cabinet made in its 12th meeting held on August, 19, 2024, the S&GAD and Cabinet Department has notified the following committee to review the existing recruitment policy, contract appointment, waiting policy etc. and present recommendations to the GB Cabinet:- 2.       In light of the above, the competent authority has desired that all recruitment processes across Gilgit-Baltistan be suspended until the committee completes its review and submits its findings/recommendations regarding the recruitment policy. Any scheduled tests or interviews may also be postponed until the recruitment policy is finalized. 3.  It is, therefore, requested that necessary instructions may kindly be passed to all Administrative Secretaries/HoDs, accordingly. Section Officer (I&C)

Deputy Commissioner Gilgit Announces Local Holidays in Gilgit District for Religious Occasions Detail Inside-Notification
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Deputy Commissioner Gilgit Announces Local Holidays in Gilgit District for Religious Occasions: Detail Inside-Notification

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER / DISTRICT MAGISTRATE GILGIT Notification In pursuance of letter bearing No. S0(G)-1(14)/ 2022 dated 28th December, 2023 received from General Administration Department, Gilgit Baltistan and Notification No. PR 19(7)/59 dated 30th December, 1966. I, Amir Azam Hamza (DMS) Deputy Commissioner/ District Magistrate Gilgit do hereby declare the following local/ optional holidays in District Gilgit on account of the occasions mentioned against each:- Sr. No. Islamic date Date & Day Occasions 1 20th Safar 1446 Hijri 26-08-2024 (Monday) Chehlum Shuhada-e-Karbala (AS) 2 28th Safar 1446 Hijri 03-09-2024 (Tuesday) Death Anniversary of Hazrat Imam Hassan (AS) 3 29th Safar 1446 Hijri 04-09-2024 (Wednesday) Akhari Chaharshamba Deputy Commissioner/ District Magistrate, Gilgit Dated Gilgit 23rd August, 2024   No. PA(LH)/ 412 /2023

Gilgit Baltistan Government Declares Chehlum Holiday in Ghizer District on 26th August 2024-Notification
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Gilgit Baltistan Government Declares Chehlum Holiday in Ghizer District on 26th August 2024-Notification

GOVERNMENT OF GILGIT-BALTISTAN OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER GHIZER No.Dev-6(1)11637-76                                                                                        Dated the 22nd August, 2024 NOTIFICATION. Reference General Administration Department Gilgit-Baltistan Secretariat letter No. SO(G)-1(14)/2017 dated 25th March, 2019, 26th August, 2024 (20th Safar, 1446-A.H) (Monday) will be observed as local holiday in District Ghizer on account of Chehlum of Hazarat Imam Hussain (R.A)”. DEPUTY COMISSIONER GHIZER

Kharmang District, Gilgit Baltistan Declares Local Holidays for Chehlum, Imam Hassan’s Death Anniversary, and Akhari Chaharshamba-Notification
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Kharmang District, Gilgit Baltistan Declares Local Holidays for Chehlum, Imam Hassan’s Death Anniversary, and Akhari Chaharshamba-Notification

GOVERNMENT OF GILGIT BALTISTANOFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT KHARMANG No. DC – KMG-(Holiday)/2024                                                                                          Dated 22nd August, 2024 LOCAL HOLIDAYS In pursuance of Notification No. S.II-1(27)/95 dated 30th May, 2001 of Home, Service GAD and Law Department Northern Areas / GlIgit-Baltistan. I Capt. (R) Areeb Ahmed Muhkhar PAS Deputy Commissioner / District Magistrate Kharmang, do hereby declare that following day as Local Holidays on the occasion of Chehlum Shudada-e-Karbala (A.S). Sr. No. Islamic date Date & Day Occasions 1 20th Safar 1446 Hijri 26-08-2024 (Monday) Chehlum Shuhada-e-Karbala (AS) 2 28th Safar 1446 Hijri 03-09-2024 (Tuesday) Death Anniversary of Hazrat Imam Hassan (AS) 3 29th Safar 1446 Hijri 04-09-2024 (Wednesday) Akhari Chaharshamba Deputy Commissioner/ District Magistrate, Kharmang

Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Declares Local Holidays for Chehlum, Imam Hassan's Death Anniversary, and Akhari Chaharshamba-Notification
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Skardu District, Gilgit Baltistan Declares Local Holidays for Chehlum, Imam Hassan’s Death Anniversary, and Akhari Chaharshamba-Notification

GOVERNMENT OF GILGIT BALTISTANOFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER SKARDU NO.ESTT-7(5)2022   Dated 21st August, 2024 LOCAL HOLIDAY NOTICE In pursuance of the Notification No. S-II 1(27)/95 dated 30th May, 2001 of Home, Services, GAD and Law Department Northern Areas/Gilgit Baltistan, I Capt. (R) Tayyab Sarni Khan (PAS) District Magistrate Skardu, do hereby declare following local holidays In District Skardu on the occasions mentioned below; Sr. No. Islamic date Date & Day Occasions 1 20th Safar 1446 Hijri 26-08-2024 (Monday) Chehlum Shuhada-e-Karbala (AS) 2 28th Safar 1446 Hijri 03-09-2024 (Tuesday) Death Anniversary of Hazrat Imam Hassan (AS) 3 29th Safar 1446 Hijri 04-09-2024 (Wednesday) Akhari Chaharshamba Deputy Commissioner/ District Magistrate, Skardu

Gilgit Baltistan Social Welfare Department Mandates NGOs to Submit Audit and Progress Reports Within 20 Days-Notification
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Gilgit Baltistan Social Welfare Department Mandates NGOs to Submit Audit and Progress Reports Within 20 Days-Notification

GOVERNMENT OF GILGIT-BALTISTANGILGIT-BALTISTN SECRETARIATSOCIAL & POPULATION WELFARE, WOMEN DEVELOPMENTHUMAN/CHILD RIGHTS AND YOUTH AFFAIRS DEPARTMENTGILGIT BALTISTANGilgit, dated the 6th August, 2024 CIRCULAR No. SO (Admin)-5(1)/2023, with reference to Office Memorandum Home & Prison Department Gilgit Baltistan OM No.SOH(FSC)-9/20126 (NGO) dated 5th December, 2016 and in pursuance of Stock Society Registration Act, 1860 and Voluntarily Social Welfare Agency clause No. 10 Sub-clause (2) the Secretary Social Welfare/ Registrar of the NGOs Gilgit Baltistan has been pleased to direct all the head of NGOs / Societies to submit the annual Audit and Progress Report within 20 days at the Office of Secretary Social Welfare/ Registrar NGOs Gilgit Baltistan. Therefore, if any NGOs / Societies failed to submit the Annual Audit and Progress Report by the stipulated time, the legal action will be initiated. THIS ISSUE WITH THE APPROVAL OF COMPETENT AUTHORITY SECRETARY SOCIAL WELFARE/ REGISTRAR NGOS    GILGIT BALTISTAN DEPUTY SECRETARY (ADMIN)

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