Punjab clears new child protection jobs to fill staff gaps

Child protection department Punjab jobs are moving ahead: the provincial cabinet cleared new posts in Child Protection Units to ease staff shortages.

The provincial cabinet approved new positions in Child Protection Units across Punjab.

The Punjab Home Department submitted the proposal, which was approved to address staff shortages.

Extra staff is meant to help identify, rescue and protect abandoned, destitute, missing and vulnerable children.

The move is also meant to strengthen the Child Protection and Welfare Bureau and improve coordination with police.

The announcement does not give the number of posts, pay or how to apply.

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