KP to witness major bureaucratic reshuffle after Eid

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government is set to implement a large-scale bureaucratic reshuffle after Eid, affecting commissioners, deputy commissioners and key administrative secretaries.

The move is part of a broader effort to enhance governance, curb corruption and improve efficiency in public service delivery.

Sources close to the chief minister confirmed that a reshuffle in the police department was also on the cards as several officers were promoted to BPS-20.

Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah, who recently took charge, has initiated reforms in government institutions. As part of the initial phase of the new policy, the chief secretary has directed all administrative secretaries to transfer employees who have been posted in the same position for more than 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 digitizing government procedures, improving interdepartmental coordination and enhancing monitoring mechanisms to eliminate bureaucratic delays.

Official sources told this correspondent that newly posted Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah has 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 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.