Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU), Rawalpindi, has approved time-scale promotions for 49 employees in Basic Pay Scale (BPS) 16 and above, marking a significant step towards staff welfare and institutional development.
The promotions were approved on November 5, 2026, following recommendations made by the 53rd Selection Board meeting held on October 1, 2026. The decision was endorsed during the 88th Syndicate meeting on October 13, 2026, in accordance with the Punjab Finance Department notification No. FD PC 40-12/2017, dated April 19, 2019.
Under the decision, 17 officers have been promoted from BPS-17 to BPS-18. These include nine Assistant Directors Academics, six Assistant Directors Administration and Coordination, one Research Officer and one Lab Technician.
Additionally, 32 employees have been promoted from BPS-16 to BPS-17. The group includes 28 Assistants, one Nurse, one Research Assistant, one Accountant and one Assistant Programme Producer.
The university described the decision as an important measure to recognise employees’ contributions, strengthen institutional governance and improve staff morale.
The initiative was taken under the leadership of Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Bushra Mirza, who has been recognised with the Pride of Performance and Tamgha-e-Imtiaz awards.
The university said the vice chancellor’s emphasis on transparent policies and recognition of employees’ efforts was helping maintain institutional progress and create a more professional working environment.