Pakistan enforces 50% attendance in govt offices

The government has rolled out new attendance guidelines as part of the prime minister’s austerity drive.

A 50% attendance policy has been introduced for government offices. The move aims to reduce operational costs while maintaining essential functions.

According to a notification issued by the Establishment Division, fresh instructions have been implemented regarding attendance in government offices.

Under the new policy, only 50% of officers and staff will be present in offices at a time, while the remaining employees will follow a rotation system.

Staff on March 24 to work full week

The notification specifies that 50% of officers and staff who report for duty on March 24 will continue working for the entire week.

This group will remain consistently present in offices to ensure continuity of operations during the implementation of the austerity measures. The remaining 50% of government employees will perform their duties under a rotation policy, as outlined in the notification.

This system is designed to balance workload while reducing the number of employees physically present in offices at any given time.

Schedule for alternate staff

Further details in the notification state that 50% of staff who were previously working on alternate days will now be present in offices from March 30 to April 2.

This adjustment ensures a structured transition within the rotation framework. The Establishment Division has directed all concerned institutions to ensure strict implementation of these new orders.

Authorities have emphasized compliance, indicating that the success of the austerity drive depends on effective enforcement across all government departments.

The revised attendance policy is part of the PM's broader austerity initiative aimed at reducing government expenditures. By limiting in-office staff and introducing a rotation system, the government seeks to maintain efficiency while cutting costs.