Sindh Government to Block IDs of 6,342 Absconding Teachers–Official Notification Released

Sindh Education Department Takes Action Against 6,342 Absconders – Teachers Given Final Warning:

The Government of Sindh has issued a new notification regarding the blocking of IDs and disciplinary action against 6,342 absconding employees in the Primary Education Department. The notification, dated March 5, 2025, follows the approval of the Honourable Minister for Education & Literacy Department, emphasizing strict action against absconding teachers and staff.

As per the notification, all absconders will be given a final opportunity to physically appear before a committee led by the Chief Monitoring Officer, District Education Officer, and Taluka Education Officer within three days. Failure to comply will result in blocking of their IDs and the imposition of major penalties as per disciplinary rules.

The Directorate of Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), School Education & Literacy Department has also issued instructions to District Education Officers in Dadu, Jamshoro, Hyderabad, Matiari, Tando Allah Yar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Thatta, Sujawal, and Badin to ensure compliance. All district officials must submit reports on the issued notices and committee decisions within three working days. Notification Describes;

No.DSE(PRY)(M&E Cell)-08/2024-25
GOVERNMENT OF SINDH
DIRECTORATE OF SCHOOLS EDUCATION
PRIMARY, HYDERABAD REGION, HYDERABAD

HYDERABAD, DATED: 05/03/2025

To

The District Education Officer
Primary, Dadu, Jamshoro, Hyderabad
Matiari, Tando Allah Yar, Tando Muhammad Khan
Thatta, Sujawal & Badin

SUBJECT:             BLOCKING OF ID’S AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST 6342 ABSCONDERS.

                              With reference to the summary approval of Honourable Minister Education & Literacy Department Govt. of Sindh dated: 07-08-2024, “Before blocking the ID’s all absconders may be issued a notice by the concerned District Education Officer to Physically appear before the committee headed by respective Chief Monitoring Officer along with concerned District Education Officer and Taluka Education officer Concerned in (03) days. Subjected to failure, the ID’s may by blocked and major penalty may be imposed”.

                              In the light of the summary approved by the Honourable Minister, the Directorate of Monitoring & Evaluation, School Education & Literacy Department issued a Letter regarding on subject matter Vide No. DG(M&E) SE & LD/ Admin/ 2024/460, Karachi, dated: -07-08-2024.

                              In this regard, you are advised to submit the notices issued by your office and decisions taken by the committee, along with speaking orders, to this directorate within 3 working days, positively.

                              In light of the APT (Appointment, Transfer & Posting) rules, specifically Paragraph 4 of 4, which outlines the “Appointing Authority of Posts sanctioned up to BPS-11 of Head of Office in Basic Scale 19”, and pursuant to the summary approved by the Honourable Minister, you are hereby directed to complete the process within a week and submit the report to this directorate.

DIRECTOR

Impact of Disciplinary Action: What Absconding Employees Need to Know:

This new directive by the Sindh Education Department aims to restore accountability within the school education system. The blocking of absconders’ IDs is a significant move to curb negligence, unauthorized absenteeism, and misconduct among public school staff.

🔍 Key Takeaways from the Notification:

✅ 6,342 absconding employees identified for action
✅ Final notice issued – Must appear before the committee within 3 days
✅ Failure to comply will lead to ID blocking & major penalties
✅ District Education Officers instructed to submit reports within 3 working days
✅ Action applies to primary school employees across multiple districts

This move will help improve discipline, transparency, and efficiency within Sindh’s education sector. Absconding employees are urged to comply with the directives immediately to avoid serious consequences.

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