KP adviser directs merit-based chief hiring for child commission
The KP adviser appointments push also covers a review of past nominations, faster digitalisation and revised child protection rules, announced at a Peshawar meeting.
Dr Aamer Abdullah, who advises the governor on education and social welfare, has directed authorities to fill the long-vacant chief's post at the Child Protection and Welfare Commission.
Appointments should be based on merit, expertise and experience, and an advertisement for the post is due within a week.
The Commission has registered 35,739 children; 34,009 cases are closed and 1,730 are still under consideration.
The Commission runs 19 Child Protection Units and the 1121 helpline, and a presentation on revised rules is due within a week.