{
  "id": 14973666,
  "title": "PPL Issues Islamabad Relocation Order to Staff",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/ppl-issues-islamabad-relocation-order-to-staff",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-16T13:42:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/16/ppl-issues-islamabad-relocation-order-to-staff/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PPL has formally ordered its staff to relocate to Islamabad, despite concerns expressed by the company's employees. The company's board and management have been urged to reconsider the move, which could prove costly and disruptive for employees and their families. PPL has already sent relocation letters to 50 employees, instructing them to report to Islamabad on October 25, 2026.\n\nThis decision comes after ProPakistani previously reported on PPL's plan to move its Karachi office to Islamabad. The employees and their families have called for the decision to be reviewed and for staff to be consulted before proceeding. PPL's Karachi office currently employs around 500 people, compared to about 80 in Islamabad. The employees have warned that relocating the larger office is not the most practical option and have suggested keeping offices in both cities while adopting an online coordination system to manage staff in both locations.\n\nThe employees are unhappy about the potential financial implications of the relocation. The Karachi office's monthly rent is approximately Rs. 4 million, while the proposed Islamabad office would cost Rs. 50 million per month. Relocation expenses for both the company and employees are estimated to be Rs. 2-3 million per employee, totaling about Rs. 4 billion. Additionally, furniture and office equipment procurement or relocation costs could exceed Rs. 1 billion. The employees requested the board and management to conduct a transparent staff survey to determine how many employees are willing to relocate to Islamabad and to consult employees at different management levels before implementing the final decision.",
  "summary": "PPL employees have urged the company’s board and management to reconsider moving its Karachi office to Islamabad, warning that the … Read More The post PPL Issues Islamabad Relocation Order to Staff appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}