The Free and Fair Election Network (Fafen) Constituency Long-Term Observers (CLTOs) have recorded 20 cases of postings and transfers in nine districts across the country. The highest number of cases was observed in the police department, with 12 officials changed during the period between March 24 to 29, 2013, says a press release issued by Fafen on Friday.
Fafen observers reported 20 postings and transfers in nine districts. Most cases (13) were reported in four Punjab districts - Vehari, Toba Tek Singh, Sahiwal and Mianwali. Another four postings and transfers were reported in three Sindh districts - Matiari, Khairpur and Ghotki. Two postings and transfers were recorded in Kharan district of Balochistan, and one in Kurram Agency of Fata.
A total of 20 postings and transfers were recorded by Fafen observers in police, judiciary, education department and other public offices in nine observed districts. The highest number of postings and transfers was observed in the police department, with 12 police officials, including 11 Station House Officers (SHOs) being changed in three districts of Punjab - nine in Vehari and one each in Toba Tek Singh and Minawali. An Assistant Political Agent (APA) was transferred in Kurram Agency Fata.
The two public servants were changed in Sindh - Matiari, Khairpur - and two in Kharan district of Balochistan. Two Executive District Officers (Education) were changed in Sahiwal and Mianwali districts of Punjab and one in Matiari district of Sindh. One Additional Sessions Judge was also transferred in Ghotki district of Sindh.