27 Health Department Employees Sacked for Prolonged Absence From Duty

QUETTA: The Balochistan Health Department has dismissed 25 women medical officers from service over prolonged and unauthorised absence from their official duties, according to sources.

A notification issued by the provincial Health Secretary said disciplinary proceedings were completed against the officers under the Balochistan Employees’ Efficiency and Discipline Act, 2011 (BEDA). The officers were found to have remained deliberately absent from duty without authorisation and were dismissed as a disciplinary penalty.

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The notification stated that the dismissals, imposed under Section 4(b)(vii) of the BEDA Act, take immediate effect. The department said the action is aimed at ensuring regular attendance and improving the performance of government employees.

In addition to the 25 women medical officers, two medical officers and a security guard were also dismissed from service over prolonged absence, according to the notification.