Authorities in Punjab cleared the hiring of fresh intelligence operators to staff empty roles within the intelligence cadre of the Special Branch, following a government greenlight.
Initial plans from officials involved filling 113 Intelligence Operator (BS-7) jobs, and a summary went to the Punjab chief minister for clearance.
Financial constraints led the Punjab Finance Department to suggest hiring just 61 intelligence operators instead.
Future pension obligations and long-term salary costs must factor into government decisions regarding new hires, the department explained.
Support for cutting the total number of posts came from the chief secretary of Punjab, who backed the Finance Department suggestion.
Lifting the current freeze on new hiring was necessary for the government to fill these BS-7 openings within the Special Branch.
Circulation approval from the provincial cabinet followed when officials brought the hiring plan before them.
Uncertainty remains regarding the final figure, as the report failed to specify whether the approval applies to 61 or all 113 slots.
Filling empty spots in the intelligence cadre of the Punjab Special Branch drives this hiring initiative, though the report omitted details on application dates, requirements, or deadlines.
