ISLAMABAD: In order to boost the promotion prospects of Secretariat Group, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday approved 65 additional posts on the cadre of Secretariat Group including 15 posts for BS-21, 29 posts for BS-20 and 44 posts for BS-19.

As the promotions of Secretariat Group had come to a standstill since 2015, this amendment in the relevant rules will enhance the promotion prospects of Secretariat Group significantly, a press release issued by the PM Media Office said.

Civil Service of Pakistan (Composition & Cadre) Rules, 1954 provided for induction of PCS/PMS officers in Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS) after requisite amendments in 2014.