• Move aims to bolster governance and reduce corruption.
• New Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah begins implementing reforms.
• Shah focuses on structural improvements within administration.
  

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government is poised for a major bureaucratic reshuffle following Eid ul Fitr, impacting commissioners, deputy commissioners, and key administrative secretaries.

This strategic move aims to bolster governance, reduce corruption, and enhance efficiency in public service delivery.

Sources indicate that changes within the police department are also imminent, with several officers advancing to BPS-20.

Newly appointed Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah has already begun implementing reforms across government institutions.

As part of his initial strategy, he has directed all administrative secretaries to transfer employees who have been posted in the same position for over two years.

This decision aims to break entrenched networks, improve institutional efficiency and ensure fresh perspectives in key government roles.

This policy has resulted in the transfer and posting of over 4,000 employees from their positions. Some had been serving in the same seat for many years and had established their stronghold there.

A strict performance-based evaluation system has been introduced, ensuring that all transfers and postings are made solely on merit. 

Officers with a proven track record of efficiency and dedication will be given significant responsibilities, aligning with the vision of Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur.

One of the most significant reforms undertaken so far includes the decision to abolish private school exam halls due to concerns over widespread corruption. 

Moving forward, all examination centers will be shifted to government schools to ensure transparency and fairness in the education system.

Additionally, the government has issued directives to expedite work on various stalled development projects across the province. 

Greater emphasis is being placed on digitising government procedures, improving interdepartmental coordination and enhancing monitoring mechanisms to eliminate bureaucratic delays.

Official sources told The News that Shah focused on structural improvements within the administration. His efforts have resulted in faster decision-making, better accountability and a more responsive governance model.

Officials say these measures aim to restore public trust in the system and ensure that governance in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa remains transparent, efficient and people-centric.

The government sources said that with the upcoming reshuffle, the province is set to witness a more streamlined and accountable administrative structure, paving the way for sustainable development and improved service delivery.