Karachi commissioner has decided to cancel the vacations of employees in preparation for the upcoming 2024 elections scheduled for February 8 (Thursday).
The commissioner expressed concern about a significant number of division employees being on what he deemed as 'unnecessary' leaves. Consequently, all leaves have been suspended, and employees are instructed to report to their respective returning officers (ROs) for election duties.
The commissioner has directed authorities to compile a report on absent employees with the assistance of ROs and DROs. This report will be submitted to the chief secretary for potential disciplinary action against government employees who were absent without justification.
Earlier on the same day, the returning officer for PS-110 Karachi South issued arrest warrants for employees who failed to show up for their assigned duties. Specifically, 267 employees from the health department, including women, were directed to perform duties on February 8 but did not appear.
On February 1, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja, in a press statement following a meeting, emphasized strict measures against those attempting to disrupt the polls and disturb the peace.
