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06-February-2025
Services, General Administration & Coordination Department, Government Of Sindh
Sindh Government Addresses APCA Demands – Key Decisions for Employees Announced:
The Government of Sindh has officially released the minutes of the APCA committee meeting held on February 6, 2025, under the chairmanship of the Additional Secretary (GA), SGA&CD. This high-level meeting aimed to resolve the pressing concerns of the All Pakistan Clerks Association (APCA) regarding upgradations, promotions, regularization, salary increments, and time-scale benefits for government employees.
One of the most significant decisions taken in the meeting includes the upgradation of Accounts Clerk posts from BPS-09 to BPS-15 across multiple departments. Additionally, the committee has proposed a 50% promotion quota for Account Assistants in the Population Welfare Department, ensuring career progression for employees.
The committee also discussed the grant of time-scale benefits for non-promotional posts, regularization of daily wage employees, increasing House Rent, Medical, and Conveyance Allowances by 100%, and upgrading the post of Stenographer from BPS-14 to BPS-16. Furthermore, the timely disbursement of salaries for Municipal Corporation employees and the abolition of salary taxes were also key topics of discussion.
With these decisions, the Sindh Government is taking significant steps to improve the working conditions and financial stability of government employees. The concerned departments have been directed to implement these resolutions in accordance with government rules and policies. Notification Describes;
GOVERNMENT OF SINDH
SERVICES, GENERAL ADMINISTRATION &
COORDINATION DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: MINUTES OF MEETING OF COMMITTEE CONSTITUTED TO ADRESS THE ISSUES OF APCA
A meeting of Committee constituted vide SGA&CD Notification No.SO(C-IV)SGA&CD/4-50/2024 dated 10th September 2024 was held on 06.02.2025 03:00 p.m. under the chairmanship of Additional Secretary (GA), SGA&CD, regarding issues of APCA.
2. List of participants is Attached:
3. After detailed discussion on the agenda, following decisions were taken:-
| Sr. # | Agenda Item | Decision | Action by |
| 1. | Upgradation of Accounts Clerk Post – The post of Accounts Clerk in the Irrigation Department, Public Health Engineering Department, Works and Services Department, including all the Departments of Government of Sindh, should be upgraded from BPS-09 to BPS-15. | The that concerned departments may pursue the matter in I&C Wing for framing the Recruitment Rules and placement into the Service Structure Committee, as per applicable rules. | Irrigation Department Works & Services Department. Local Government & HTP Department. Education Department. I&C Wing, SGA&CD and Finance Department |
| 2. | Promotion Quota in Population Department — A 50% quota for Promotion/from Account Assistant to Accountant should be allocated to those promoted from FWA (Family Welfare Assistant) to Account Assistant, while the remaining 50% should be reserved for direct appointees. | Population Welfare Department may consider the demand as per rules / policies of Government. | Population Welfare Department |
| 3. | Time-Scale Benefits for Non-Promotional Posts – The non-promotional posts in various departments, including the Education Department, Public Health Engineering Department, Local Government Department, and Municipal Corporations, should be granted time- scale benefits, similar to other departments. | The concerned departments may take up the matter with Finance Department for allowing time scale to clerical cadres on the same analogy of other posts to whom time scale has been granted by the Government, as per existing policies. | All Administrative Secretaries Finance Department |
| 4. | Regularization of Daily Wagers and Contract Employees — The daily wagers and contract employees in Sindh’s Educational Boards and all other Government Departments of Sindh should be granted permanent/regular status. | The concerned departments may take up the matter with authorities and competent review the matter in light of applicable rules. | All Administrative Departments |
| 5. | Increase in Allowances – It is proposed that the House Rent, Medical, and Conveyance allowances must be increased by 100% to provide adequate support to employees. | The Finance Department may consider the proposal submitted by APCA and take up the matter with competent authorities for increase in HRA, MA & CA. | Finance Department |
| 6. | Upgradation of Stenographer Post – The post of Stenographer should be upgraded from BPS-14 to BPS-16. Additionally, in the Irrigation Department, a 25% promotional quota should be reserved for the promotion of Stenographers to the post of Office Superintendent to facilitate their career advancement. | The Irrigation Department may look into the matter regarding upgradation of post of Stenographer from BS-14 to BS- 16 and may consider to reserve 20% quota for promotion to the post of Superintendent as per existing polices of the Government. | Irrigation Department |
| 7 | Addressing Promotion Delays – The unjustified delays in promotions from Assistant to Superintendent and Senior Clerks to Assistant in the Secretary offices of the Irrigation Department, team department, and other departments should be ended, and the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) should be conducted. | The Committee showed its All Administrative concern and suggested that Secretaries concerned departments may ensure to convene frequent DPC meetings to avoid further delay in promotion cases. | All Administrative Secretaries |
| 8 | Salary Disbursement for Municipal Corporation Employees – The salaries of all employees of Municipal Corporations under the Local Government shall be disbursed through the treasury, and funds shall be released for settling the liabilities of retired employees. | The committee emphasizes that the salaries of all employees of Municipal Corporations falling under the administrative control of Local Government Department may be disbursed through treasuries and Local Government Department may devise a mechanism to address the issue. | Local Government Department |
| 9 | Regularization of COVID-19 Department Employees recommended that all employees appointed in the Health Department specifically for COVID-19 duties should be made permanent/regularized. | The Health Department may take up the matter with competent forum. | Health Department |
| 10 | Abolition of Salary Taxes – It is recommended that all taxes imposed on employees’ salaries be abolished. | The Finance Department may examine the case and submit the proposal to Government for reducing the Taxes. | Finance Department |
| 11 | Appointment Authority for BPS 01 to The committee recommends BPS 04 The authority for that the proposal may be appointments to posts from BPS 01 to BPS 04 should be given to the concerned officer instead of the Deputy Commissioner. | The committee recommends that the proposal considered as per service rules. | Secretary (Services) |
| 12 | Payment of Group Insurance and Benevolent Funds The amount of Group Insurance and Benevolent Funds should be paid to employees at the time of retirement. | The Finance Department may process the matter as per applicable laws and policies. | Finance Department |
| 13 | Service Structure for Forest Department Employees The service structure for Forest Department employees should be established, as the court has already ruled in favor of this matter. | The Forest Department may Forest Department ensure the implementation the service structure in light of the court rulings. | Forest Department |
| 14 | Time-Scale Promotion for Clerical Cadres – It is proposed that clerical cadres be granted time-scale promotions, similar to that given to teachers and paramedical staff. | The concerned departments Cadres It is proposed that clerical may take up the matter as per cadres be granted time-scale government rules & policies | All Administrative Secretaries Finance Department |
| 15 | Renovation of Sindh Secretariat Office – It is proposed that the Secretary, Local Government Board, Sindh Secretariat, Karachi, undertake the renovation of the office’s roof and rooms. | The committee emphasizes that matter may be taken up for necessary action as per rules / policies. | Local Government Department Works and Services Department |
The meeting ended with vote of thanks to and from the chair.
What These Decisions Mean for Government Employees in Sindh:
The APCA meeting resolutions signify a major breakthrough for Sindh’s government employees, ensuring better pay, career growth, and job security. By addressing long-standing demands such as time-scale promotions, salary hikes, and regularization, the government aims to create a fair and supportive work environment.
🔍 Key Takeaways from the Notification:
✅ Accounts Clerks upgraded from BPS-09 to BPS-15
✅ 50% Promotion Quota introduced for Account Assistants
✅ Salary allowances (House Rent, Medical, Conveyance) to increase by 100%
✅ Regularization of contract employees across all departments
✅ Timely promotions through Departmental Promotion Committees (DPC)
✅ Stenographers upgraded from BPS-14 to BPS-16 with 20% quota for Superintendent promotion
✅ Abolition of salary taxes proposed
✅ Disbursement of Municipal Corporation salaries through Treasury
These policy changes will benefit thousands of government employees across Sindh, providing them with better financial security and career progression opportunities. The Government of Sindh continues to take proactive steps toward ensuring fair treatment and improved working conditions for all public sector employees.
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