The Sindh government, led by Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, has officially ended the “deceased quota” system for government jobs.
This decision, made during a cabinet meeting, complies with a Supreme Court ruling. Under the previous system, family members of deceased government employees could secure government jobs, but no new appointments will be made under this policy.
The Sindh cabinet also approved several other key initiatives during the meeting. These include forming a company to provide clean water and sanitation services to rural areas across Sindh and launching the Sindh People’s Rural Civic Services.
New criteria for appointing vice-chancellors at provincial universities have also been introduced. Additionally, the cabinet approved installing automated electronic vending machines in different locations.
To address issues within Sindh’s educational boards, a special committee has been set up to investigate and propose improvements. Amendments to the regulations for establishing the Sindh IT Company were also approved.
The cabinet extended its memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Sukkur IBA to conduct general screening tests for government job appointments, ensuring transparency and merit-based hiring.
In a similar move, Punjab revised its Civil Servants Act in July 2024, removing provisions for employing family members of deceased government employees.
