No. PF (825)/E-5 (PAS)
13-February-2025
Establishment Division, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Pakistan
Government of Pakistan Appoints Mr. Shahab Ali Shah as Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa:
The Government of Pakistan, through a latest official notification, has announced the transfer and posting of Mr. Shahab Ali Shah, a BS-21 officer of the Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS), as the new Chief Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
This decision comes as part of a routine administrative reshuffle to enhance governance and administrative efficiency in KP province. Mr. Shahab Ali Shah was previously serving under the Government of Balochistan, and his new posting is made under Section 10 of the Civil Servants Act, 1973, with immediate effect and until further orders.
Key Highlights of the Notification:
✔Mr. Shahab Ali Shah, PAS (BS-21), transferred to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
✔Appointed as Chief Secretary, Government of KP.
✔Posting made under Section 10 of the Civil Servants Act, 1973.
✔Effective immediately and remains in effect until further orders.
This high-level administrative change aims to bring strong governance, leadership, and policy direction to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ensuring smooth execution of government policies. Please find the official notification below:
TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE NEXT ISSUE
OF THE WEEKLY GAZETTE OF PAKISTAN PART-I
No. PF (825)/E-5 (PAS)
Government of Pakistan
Cabinet Secretariat
Establishment Division
Islamabad, the 13th February, 2025
NOTIFICATION
Mr. Shahab Ali Shah, a BS-21 officer of Pakistan Administrative Service, presently posted under Government of Balochistan, is transferred and posted as Chief Secretary. Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, under Section 10 of the Civil Servants Act, 1973, with immediate effect and until further orders.
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Government of Pakistan
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Strengthening Governance in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa:
The appointment of a new Chief Secretary is a crucial step in improving governance, public administration, and policy implementation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. With his vast experience in public administration, Mr. Shahab Ali Shah is expected to lead key developmental initiatives, oversee bureaucratic affairs, and ensure the efficient execution of government directives in the province.
Why is this appointment significant?
- Strengthens administrative leadership in KP.
- Ensures smooth policy implementation and governance.
- Enhances public service delivery and administrative efficiency.
- Brings experienced leadership to key government affairs in KP.
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