RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Post has taken notice of its employees’ social media activities and termed them in violation of office discipline while issuing strict directives to take action against those employees involved in this, as well as dismissing rumours regarding the department’s privatisation and downsizing and termed them ‘fabricated and baseless’.

In a circular issued by headquarters on June 22, 2026, it was stated that several postal employees are sharing unauthorised information and commenting on departmental matters on social media without prior approval, which constitutes a violation of the Civil Servants Conduct Rules, 2026.

The Directorate General has instructed all postmaster generals to closely monitor the social media activities of subordinate staff and to initiate immediate departmental action against employees involved in unauthorised posts, objectionable content, or political activities.

The circular also expressed concern over employees visiting the directorate general without NOC, unauthorised absence, and failure to observe punctuality.

All postmaster generals have been directed to ensure full compliance with attendance, punctuality, and office discipline. Action will also be taken against officers showing negligence.

Meanwhile, Pakistan Post Director General Maqsood Ahmed, in a statement, strongly rejected reports of privatisation and employee retrenchment. He said a comprehensive reform program has been launched to ensure the department’s financial stability and provide digital services to customers.

Published in Dawn, June 24th, 2026