Punjab govt introduces new policy for teachers’ transfers and postings

LAHORE: The Punjab government introduced a new transfer policy for the teachers of Punjab on Wednesday.

Under the new policy approved by Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat, teachers can apply for transfers throughout the year on hardship grounds, such as disability, widowhood, divorce, or long-distance circumstances.

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Details of the policy indicate that general transfers will be permitted twice a year, mutual transfers will also be allowed twice a year, and inter-district and wedlock transfers will remain open throughout the year.

Under the new policy, all types of promotions will be completed within 30 days and all district committees will be required to decide on applications within the same timeframe.