Staff Reporter
Islamabad
Responding to media query regarding alleged violation of posting policy in the Foreign Office, the Spokesperson stated that they have seen the media reports. Sadly such reports are unfounded and based on either lack of information or understanding of the internal working of the Foreign Office.
Foreign Office is a national instiution that takes a lot of pride in its professionalism and upholding meritocracy.
The decisions regarding postings and transfers are based on merit following objective criteria.
As for the assertions regarding violations of the 2015 Policy, the objective of the Posting Policy is to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the organization, so that our Foreign Policy objectives are optimally advanced.
In this regard, like any professional organization, optimal utilization of available human resources to serve the needs of the Ministry and our Missions abroad is critical.
There is a proper multi-tiered mechanism in place to make recommendations for foreign postings. Posting decisions are neither arbitrary nor made by any one individual. Any assertions made in this regard are contrary to facts. Since the matter is sub-judice, I would not go into individual cases.
