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LAHORE: A senior officer of Pakistan Railways has refused to work under Sheikh Rashid Ahmad, the new minister in-charge of the department, declaring him “nonprofessional and ill-mannered.”
Chief Commercial Manager Muhammad Hanif Gul, a BS-20 officer, on Sunday requested the railways chairman to grant him two-year leave with full pay.
“With due respect, it is submitted that the attitude of the new Minister is extremely nonprofessional and ill-mannered. As an honorable member of the Civil Services of Pakistan, it is not possible for me to work under him. The minister is fully entitled to work with a team that shares his vision,” reads the letter addressed to the railways chairman. The officer seeks 730-day leave.
A senior officer of Pakistan Railways told Dawn that during a meeting at the PR headquarters in Lahore on Saturday, the minister admonished Ashfaq Khattak, the head of railways team supervising the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects.
“Mr Gul had objected to the way the minister behaved with Mr Khattak who had served as general manager and on other senior positions in the railways and enjoys respect among the officials. Mr Gul left Saturday’s meeting in protest. We somehow pacified Mr Gul but the minister again continued misbehaving with senior officers on Sunday,” said the officer while seeking anonymity.
Published in Dawn, August 27th, 2018
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Aug 27, 2018 09:23am
With cool manners and respect ,we can deliver, otherwise,We will further mess up. If we think someone cannot deliver,Please replace him but do not ashamed him in front of everyone.
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Aug 27, 2018 09:24am
IK is sleeping
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Aug 27, 2018 09:24am
What have all professionals and well mannered done before??
Pakistan railways is in loss but the professionals got all their benefits.
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Aug 27, 2018 09:31am
This guy should be fired immediately!
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Aug 27, 2018 09:36am
Well, seeking 2 years leave with full pay is professionalism, stop wasting taxpayer money
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Aug 27, 2018 09:54am
That's Sheikh Rasheed for you. Rewarding political alliances is the necessary evil. It's only going to get ugly from here.
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Aug 27, 2018 09:55am
2 yrs of pay without and he is caliming to be professional and respectable. Fire him and replace him
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Aug 27, 2018 09:56am
Fire this officer immediately. These Re the people who have destroyed national institutions.
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Aug 27, 2018 09:56am
Sheikh Rashid does seem to have an abrasive manner with just about everybody.
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Aug 27, 2018 09:57am
2 year fully paid leave?? For what?
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Aug 27, 2018 09:58am
Which organisation gives 2 years leave with full pay ... either these "Professionals" should work or they be fired forthwith.
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Aug 27, 2018 09:59am
Can these honourable officer tell that how the railway incurred Rs 40 billion losses. NAB should take notice.
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Aug 27, 2018 10:02am
the senior officer should be fired. He has no right to say anything to the minster that holds the pubic mandate, and this officer has no weight as his department is performing poorly for years so he has no real credibility to tell the minister that he cannot work under him. This officer must be fired so other not to follow his lead. This is a useless stubborn bureaucracy that does not want to work and creating excuses.
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Aug 27, 2018 10:09am
These people sitting there for years and did nothing and now when someone is trying to do something, they show their attitude as well. There are ways to deliver your message. If someone thinks that they will further mess it up, all of them should be fired with immediate effect. I would not approve his 2 year paid leave - such a corrupt system this is - imagine 2 years, no work and you still get your salary.
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Aug 27, 2018 10:24am
What makes him think he deserves 2 years paid leave of absence for not working!
This kind of bankrupt practices need to stop.
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Aug 27, 2018 10:27am
The Minister is way higher in protocol and seniority than this 'honorable' civil servant of grade 20. Calling your senior ill-mannered in official communication is height of being ill-mannered.
And why should Pakistanis pay you 24 months' salary for doing nothing, Mr. Gul?
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Aug 27, 2018 10:27am
The Minister is way higher in protocol and seniority than this 'honorable' civil servant of grade 20. Calling your senior ill-mannered in official communication is height of being ill-mannered.
And why should Pakistanis pay you 24 months' salary for doing nothing, Mr. Gul?
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Aug 27, 2018 10:29am
Shk. Rasheed is jealous of K.S Rafiq. The Ex-Minister was superb..
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Aug 27, 2018 10:35am
This will happen, over and over in all government departments. These guys don't like to be questioned about their poor performance. Please let everyone know that there is new Sharif in town. Perform or get out of the way.
GOOD Start Sheikh. We are with you.
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Aug 27, 2018 10:46am
@Jaan Bhittani he was a thief with billions in corruption. NAB will get him soon.
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Aug 27, 2018 10:48am
"honorable member of the Civil Services of Pakistan" :D
"grant him two-year leave with full pay" :D
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Aug 27, 2018 11:02am
He’s been pushed out as well hang onto your smartphones.
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Aug 27, 2018 11:03am
Said the guy who wants my Tax to pay for 2 years of vocation. Cry me a river !
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Aug 27, 2018 11:07am
@Shah Mansoor he is entitled. He must have those in balance
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Aug 27, 2018 11:08am
@ALI becoz he may not have availed his due entittlement
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Aug 27, 2018 11:13am
Mr. Gull did an honourable act by protesting. But why Mr. khattak did not react in the first place?
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Aug 27, 2018 11:19am
This was expected. Sh. Rashid has very low IQ and he is very old fashioned. He belongs to 12th Century.
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Aug 27, 2018 11:34am
I have observed that majority in this comment forum have no knowledge that 2 years paid leave might have been getting accumulated for the officer and it is his due right to take the leaves he didn't took previously.
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Aug 27, 2018 11:42am
Mr Gul,
Did you and all other railway officers did your duty properly, if yes then please explain us, whyPakistan Railway is in loss ?
Respect must be given on the bases of achievements rather than the rank of person.
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Aug 27, 2018 11:44am
If Chief Commercial Manager wants to quit then let him go... he should have delivered which he did not consequently railways is facing a massive financial loss. The people out there are not competent and not delivering we need a complete overhaul of the railways.
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Aug 27, 2018 11:48am
There is dignity of every human-being, humiliation is also against the law.
If any employee is inefficient or unable to fulfill his duties then he can be replaced lawfully.
Humiliated attitude to employees cannot improve performance.
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Aug 27, 2018 11:50am
Its better for minister to let officials work, if they want the department to come out of influence and making them self sustained. The operations should not be minister's job. Guide them where they are deviating. Let the rules and laws prevail.
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Aug 27, 2018 12:13pm
Shaikh Rasheed was successful minister of railways during Musharaff's Presidency.
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Aug 27, 2018 12:20pm
This is just the start! Let' him settle and wreck havoc!
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Aug 27, 2018 12:53pm
Employees of a loss making PSE need to realize that they are on borrowed time. The only other option is privatization. These same officers will not dare speak against those private sector bosses, who only value work.
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Aug 27, 2018 12:58pm
Paid leave for 2 years ! He must be having a laugh at the taxpayers expense
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Aug 27, 2018 01:48pm
This is ridiculous paid leave for 2 years, does this only happen in pakistan. Sack him and move on.
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Aug 27, 2018 02:24pm
@Jaan Bhittani - You are a great joker! Thanks - we need a laugh or two sometimes! Thank you.
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Aug 27, 2018 02:27pm
The officer wants to protest - and so Pakistan must pay for him to have a two-year vacation with full pay. I wonder why the officer stopped there. He should also ask for some property in the Dubai and one or two sugar mills. Let's not forget his relatives - he should ask for some jobs for his relatives too. After all it is a BS 20 who wishes to PROTEST. What a joke - what mentality!
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Aug 27, 2018 02:48pm
Two years paid leave for not wanting to work. What a joke. Is this why the railway is is such state.
If Hanif Gul had any honour, he would have resigned.
This beleaguered establishment needs an iron fist control to get rid of the dead wood.
Pakistan needs modern railways, hi speed track laying machinery and new stock.
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Aug 27, 2018 03:07pm
Let him protest and resign or fire him.
Two years pay without work is what he wants.
By the way what is his pay and perks - let us know.
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Aug 27, 2018 03:22pm
Respect id commended not demanded; Mr Rashid.
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Aug 27, 2018 04:22pm
Put them on Trial, they are all corrupt, don't send or approve their paid leave.
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Aug 27, 2018 04:34pm
All the employees in GoP enterprises need to 'wake-up' from their slumber and start 'delivering' for what they are paid for!
This guy wants 2 years leave with pay! Please show him the one-way door!
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Aug 27, 2018 05:05pm
When the corrupt are caught they try to blame others for inefficiencies. The new govt should punish all regardless of their status
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Aug 27, 2018 05:29pm
@RASHID KHAN Every one deserve respect,even the person is let go from the job. Insulting in public is not a requirement for higher officers but only in Pakistan.
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Aug 27, 2018 06:06pm
@Saif Zulfiqar How ?
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Aug 27, 2018 07:42pm
Mr. Imran Khan should advise Sheikh Rashid to behave politely with his subordinates. It is completely outrageous that a minister should become foul mouthed. Teddy Roosevelt, an American President has an advice for the people in power,"Speak softly and carry a big stick". Once we had a report that he smashed somebody's phone and now he misbehaves with the civil servants. I demand his immediate resignation from the post of Railway Minister. He can continue to show his debating skills and innovative legislative ideas in the National Assembly.
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Aug 27, 2018 08:13pm
@Asif A. Shah In Pakistan it wont work with these uncivilized bureaucrats who have been destroying the economy of the great nation. Rashid is an experienced person having dealt with them for long. Now time has come where no favortism black mailing will astl in naya Pakistan. He should be told to resign and I bet you he will change his stance and work harder for the betterment of stinking railway.
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Aug 27, 2018 08:49pm
PPP and PML-N should raise the issue of misbehavior of Sheikh Rashid in the National Assembly.
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Aug 27, 2018 09:16pm
Why totally blame Mr. Sheikh without solid proof? Is it possible that Gul and other guys working under PMLN government cannot handle the truth and hard work?
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Aug 27, 2018 09:45pm
You believe the corrupt coterie of Pakistan Railway???You must be joking.These people just want to mud the new governments name.
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Aug 27, 2018 10:01pm
Hold your breath and give Sh Sb his due chance to work his strategy. Lets trust him for a change.
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Aug 27, 2018 10:08pm
I'm surprised he managed to call himself 'professional' and asking for two year leave with pay? That's so agitating. I'm glad Rashid did what he did. The imbecile has been working for railways like forever and he lead it do its demise. I hope Rashid approves his leave but without pay and fire him! We need more competent people!
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Aug 27, 2018 10:16pm
@Zainab You think he worked more than 20 years at this post to have 24 months vacation accumulated?
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Aug 27, 2018 10:21pm
This is a good Move by Mr Rashid. He need to be on point when he want something to be done. There is no more free time to play around. Everyone should stop complaining and respect the authority. In Pakistan no one seem to want to respect the person above. Mr Rashid is the mandate and he need to be listen to.
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Aug 27, 2018 10:43pm
All ministers from Naya Pakistan must not leave any stone unturned for bringing +change.
BUT ......
If intention is the improvement in system then Insulting senior officers is not good, even any employee from any department must not be disgraced publicaly.
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Aug 27, 2018 11:32pm
@NACParis Sheikh Rashid should quietly and politely refer the corrupt bureaucrats to the proper forums. Ahad Cheema was a corrupt bureaucrat and he is behind bars and facing legal proceedings at NAB. A skilled boss can get things done without making much fuss about it.There is no excuse for humiliating your subordinates. And, there should not be any excuse for tolerating incompetent and corrupt bureaucrats as well. PTI should try to develop a new ethos of austerity, productivity and courtesy at the work place within the framework of laws and ethics.
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Aug 28, 2018 12:28am
My request to Shiekh. Do not act in haste. Slowly and steadily you may suçceed. Our officers are least capable but they can create problems effectively.
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Aug 28, 2018 12:35am
Sheikh Rashed only following his leader IK by all mean....by the way Sheikh Sab has boarded on train whose destination is disastour.....Shame on Sheikh Rasheed...we all know ...who has travel on railway...what was state of railways in 2013 and then in 2018 July....I feel sorry for railway in reverse gear...
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Aug 28, 2018 02:17am
@Irfan ul Huq
Insult in public "no doubt" is wrong way.
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Aug 28, 2018 02:24am
Let's hear from both sides and then decide. No need to jump onto making conclusions. Often people find it 'unacceptable' when they are questioned and held accountable.
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Aug 28, 2018 07:40am
Request for a leave of absence with full pay is a scam. Asking for it from an organization that already loosing billions shows un-professionalism and lack of loyalty to the organization. If the employee has a problem why didn't he think of filing a grievance with Human resource department. Why did the employee leave the meeting without being excused, that is insubordination. Why did he make the matter public that is defamation of the department. He just choose the easiest way give me leave with pay for two years. New elected government is in 5 years what are his plans for remaining 3 years. Under what rules does he think he is entitled to 2 years leave with pay. He should be counselled first and then submitted for mental screening. Does he plan on keeping railway housing/allowance and count this period toward his pensionable service. He is perhaps only 2 years away from retirement.
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Aug 28, 2018 07:43am
@Jaan Bhittani That superb minister was the biggest chamcha of Nawaz, who left the railways with incredibe losses.
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Aug 28, 2018 01:23pm
Even Rasheed doesn’t want to work under Rasheed he gets cranky and starts smashing phones and pushing people around.
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