CEO DEA Leadership Change Notification – Rawalpindi & Sheikhupura Districts

The Government of the Punjab, through its School Education Department, issued a formal notification on 21st June 2025, from the Punjab Civil Secretariat, Lahore, announcing key administrative changes within the department.

Key Highlights of the Notification

1. Relieving of Mr. Aman Ullah Khan (CEO DEA Rawalpindi):
   The services of Mr. Aman Ullah Khan, who was serving as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the District Education Authority (DEA), Rawalpindi, have been placed at the disposal of the School Education Department with immediate effect. This implies that Mr. Khan is no longer serving in his previous capacity and stands relieved from his duties forthwith. This supersedes the earlier notification dated 20th June 2025.

2. Transfer of Mr. Tariq Mehmood to Rawalpindi:
   In place of Mr. Khan, Mr. Tariq Mehmood, who was serving as District Education Officer (M-EE) in District Sheikhupura, has now been transferred and posted as CEO (DEA) Rawalpindi. This transfer is also with immediate effect, ensuring a seamless transition of responsibilities in the district education leadership.

Authority and Signatory

This notification has been issued under the authority of Mr. Khalid Nazir Watto (PAS), who serves as the Secretary to the Government of Punjab, School Education Department. The notification is also signed by Mr. M. Mohsin Anwar, Section Officer (SE-I), further confirming its authenticity and procedural finalization.

Distribution of Notification

For transparency and effective communication, copies of the notification have been dispatched to the following officials and offices for necessary action:

1. Director Public Instruction (SE/EE), Punjab, Lahore
2. Commissioner, Rawalpindi Division
3. Deputy Commissioner, Rawalpindi
4. District Accounts Officer, Rawalpindi
5. PS to Secretary, School Education Department
6. PS to Special Secretary, School Education Department
7. All officers concerned

Purpose and Significance

This leadership transition is part of routine administrative reshuffling aimed at enhancing the efficiency and accountability of the educational framework in Punjab. By bringing in a new officer like Mr. Tariq Mehmood to lead the DEA Rawalpindi, the department signals its intent to strengthen district-level governance and service delivery in the education sector.

Such timely and structured reassignments also ensure that the education department continues to run smoothly, even amidst personnel changes, without disrupting services provided to schools, teachers, and students across districts.

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