Intel reports on postings face scrutiny

He also asked whether an officer who was not cleared for posting abroad could be considered fit to serve in Pakistan.The AAG argued that security clearance was mandatory for government officials being posted abroad.

He said the officials were currently serving in Pakistan, but their posting abroad involved a security clearance issue.He submitted that if an official committed an act within Pakistan, it would have an individual impact, whereas any act committed abroad could have implications for the entire country.

He maintained that the petitions filed by the officials were not maintainable before the high court.Representing the affected officials, Advocate Saad Butt argued that the candidates had been shortlisted after tests and interviews by a high-level grade-22 committee.

He said they were subsequently trained and even issued diplomatic passports before being rejected on the basis of intelligence reports.He said the affected officials were senior civil servants holding important positions, had good ACRs and had received awards, adding that there were no allegations, corruption cases or inquiries pending against them.The AAG argued that service matters of the officials fell under Section 10 of the Civil Servants Act and could….

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