Sindh Halts Payments to Over 1000 Ghost Teachers

A recent investigation by the Scrutiny Committee has uncovered that more than 1,000 teachers in Sindh have been missing from their jobs. The report, submitted to the provincial education secretary, highlights the issue of ghost teachers after numerous complaints surfaced. The investigation also found that several teachers are currently on prolonged leave, living abroad. The students can get latest updates of Sindh Halts Payments to Over 1,000 Ghost Teachers.
Salaries of Absent Teachers Stopped
In response to the report, the Sindh education secretary has directed all district education officers DEOs to immediately halt the salaries of these absent teachers from Schools & Colleges. Formal notifications have been issued to ensure that teachers who are not fulfilling their duties are no longer paid.
Previous Action Against Teachers Abroad
This move follows earlier actions by the Sindh education department, which led to the dismissal of eight ghost teachers who were living abroad while continuing to receive salaries for the last two years. Their dismissal was part of a broader effort to address the ghost teacher problem in the province.
Efforts to Identify More Ghost Teachers Continue
Secretary Akbar Leghari has confirmed that taluka education officers across Sindh are actively working to locate additional ghost teachers. Authorities have warned that further action will be taken against any teachers found to be abusing the system.
Sindhs Education Department Cracks Down on Absenteeism
The Sindh government is intensifying efforts to eliminate ghost teachers from its education system. The recent actions reflect a serious commitment to ensuring that only those who actively serve in their roles will be compensated, with further investigations ongoing to uncover more cases of absenteeism.