Government Employees of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Appointed by Caretaker Setup Face Removal–Official Notification

KPK Government Enforces Removal from Service Act 2025: Major Shakeup in Public Sector:

The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has officially enacted the Employees (Removal from Service) Act, 2025, which mandates the termination of employees appointed during the caretaker government’s tenure from January 22, 2023, to February 29, 2024. The notification, issued on February 21, 2025, directs all government departments, autonomous bodies, and authorities to implement the law within 30 days as per Section 6(2) of the Act.

This move aims to eliminate irregular appointments that were made in violation of Section 230 of the Elections Act, 2017, and the directives of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). Departments have been instructed to take immediate action and submit a compliance report to the Establishment Department to ensure transparency and accountability in government hiring processes.

This notification affects a wide range of government employees, administrative officers, and attached departments, sparking significant discussions in the public sector and legal circles. For detailed guidelines on implementation, please refer to the official document below.

GOVERNMENT OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA
ESTABLISHMENT & ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT
 (REGULATION WING)

No. SO(Policy)/E&AD/2-6/Removal from Service/2025

Dated Peshawar the February 21, 2025

To

1. The Additional Chief Secretary Govt. of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Planning & Development Department.

2. The Additional Chief Secretary Govt. of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Home & Tribal Affairs Department.

3. The Senior Member Board of Revenue, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

4. The Provincial Police Officer, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

5. All Administrative Secretaries to Govt. of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

6. All Heads of Attached Departments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

7. Principal Secretary to Governor, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

8. Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

9. All Heads of Authorities/Autonomous/Semi-Autonomous bodies in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

SUBJECT:             APPOINTMENT – KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA EMPLOYEES (REMOVAL FROM SERVICES) ACT, 2025.

Dear Sir,

                              I am directed to refer to the subject noted above and to state that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Employees (Removal from Service) Act, 2025 has been notified with effect from 18.02.2025. Section 6 (2) thereof has set a timeline of thirty (30) days for issuance of notification regarding removal of the employees appointed during the tenure of Caretaker Government from 22-01-2023 to 29-02-2024 in contravention of the provisions of Section 230 of the Elections Act, 2017 and the instructions of the Election Commission of Pakistan issued vide Notification No. F.No.2(1)/2023-Cord, dated 22-01-2023.

2.                           I am further directed to state that, all concerned Departments/Organizations are required to take action in implementation of the Act within the given timeline and submit report to Establishment Department.

Yours faithfully,

Section Officer (Policy)

Government Crackdown on Irregular Appointments: What Employees Need to Know:

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Employees (Removal from Service) Act, 2025, marks a major policy shift in ensuring merit-based recruitment and fair employment practices in the province. With a strict timeline of 30 days, departments must identify and remove employees who were appointed unlawfully during the caretaker government’s tenure.

This act reflects the government’s commitment to upholding election laws, preventing unauthorized hiring, and strengthening administrative integrity. Employees affected by this notification should stay informed about their legal rights and possible appeals, while departments must adhere to the directive without delays.

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