Islamabad (Web Desk): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Friday directed to encourage participation of minorities in competitive examinations.
Chairing a meeting regarding the appointment of civil officers and special quota in Islamabad, he said awareness campaigns should also be conducted in this regard.
PM Kakar said that the government is working to provide equal development opportunities to every citizen of the country.
The prime minister said the country's constitution provides equal rights and opportunities to minorities and people belonging to underprivileged areas.
PM Kakar also directed to form a clear policy for the deployment of competent officers in remote areas of the country including Balochistan.
The premier directed to restore the rotation policy of civil officers according to its original spirit and ensure its strict implementation.
The meeting was briefed about the recently held special examination of the Central Superior Services (CSS).
It was informed that 15,000 candidates appeared in the examination, out of which 3,500 belonged to Balochistan. The examination has over 60 seats reserved in quota for Balochistan.
PM Kakar directed that such examinations should be held regularly to fill the vacancies of minorities and those belonging to backward areas.
The meeting was attended by PM’s Adviser Ahad Khan Cheema, the PM’s secretary, the Secretary Establishment, and the Secretary Federal Public Service Commission.
