{
  "id": 16041474,
  "title": "Authorities Launch Crackdown on Ghost Employees in Swat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/authorities-launch-crackdown-on-ghost-employees-in-swat",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-22T11:39:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/22/authorities-launch-crackdown-on-ghost-employees-in-swat/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Malakand division administration has initiated a crackdown on ghost employees, unauthorized occupation of government properties, and political postings in Swat. Following the action, over 400 employees reportedly clocked attendance at their offices after being absent for years. The Water and Sanitation Services Company (WSSC) Swat dismissed 13 employees for not reporting to work, as they were allegedly recruited through influence from provincial assembly members over the past 13 years. Despite receiving salaries, these employees reportedly stayed at home or worked privately instead of fulfilling their official duties. Malakand Division Commissioner Iqbal Hussain directed the anti-corruption establishment to investigate and recover salaries from wrongdoers. Separately, the administration reclaimed a government bungalow occupied by Kaleem Saeed, brother of former federal minister Murad Saeed, for years. The property, within the tehsil municipal administration premises, was eventually reclaimed through legal proceedings after repeated requests went unheeded. The Swat deputy commissioner also transferred 22 patwaris (revenue officials) posted through political influence.",
  "summary": "The Malakand division administration has launched a crackdown on ghost employees, unauthorized occupation of government properties, and politically influenced postings … Read More The post Authorities Launch Crackdown on Ghost Employees in Swat 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."
}