ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has appointed the Intelligence Bureau (IB) as a “Special Investigation Agency (SVA)” for the category of officer for initial appointments and postings, according to a notification issued by the Establishment Department.
“The Prime Minister is pleased to inform the Intelligence Bureau (IB) as the Special Investigation Agency (SVA) for the category of officers for initial appointment, induction, certain postings abroad and specific promotions,” read the notification.
The development comes days after the federal government asked the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to act as a “special investigation agency” for verification and screening of all public office holders for inductions, postings/appointments, and promotions. was authorized.
The notification dated June 2, 2022 read: “In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Civil Servants Act 1973 (LXXI of 1973), vide notification No. SRO 120(1)/1998 Read with. , dated February 27, 1998, Induction, important postings/appointments and promotions for verification and screening of all public office holders (category of officers) to the Prime Minister.”
sources had told news That the government’s decision to screen individuals before appointment, posting or promotion to higher positions is aimed at improving the performance of the government and ensuring transparency among bureaucrats and other public office holders, who are often accused of misconduct for personal gain. is applied.
“At present, the Intelligence Bureau (IB) at the federal and special branch at the provincial level has the authority to inspect and investigate appointments/postings/promotions. The government initially sorted out the modalities and shared its plan with the authorities concerned. , following which the decision has been taken by consensus among all stakeholders,” sources had told the newspaper.