All Local USAID Employees to Become Jobless
Local employees working with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Pakistan are reportedly facing imminent job losses, according to sources within the organization. The decision comes amid restructuring efforts and changes in project funding and management policies.
Officials stated that contracts for local staff will not be renewed, affecting hundreds of employees who have been engaged in development, health, education, and humanitarian programs across the country. USAID emphasized that the decision is part of broader operational adjustments and not a reflection on individual performance.
Affected employees expressed concern about job security and livelihood, highlighting the crucial roles they have played in implementing development initiatives at the grassroots level. Advocacy groups have called for government intervention and support measures to assist displaced staff during this transition.
Experts noted that while international organizations often restructure operations, the sudden termination of local employees could impact ongoing development projects and delay program delivery in critical sectors. USAID officials have assured that support and guidance will be provided to affected personnel where feasible.
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خلاصہ (اردو میں):
پاکستان میں کام کرنے والے تمام مقامی USAID ملازمین کی ملازمتیں ختم ہونے کا خدشہ ہے۔ یہ فیصلہ تنظیم کی منصوبہ بندی اور فنڈنگ میں تبدیلیوں کے نتیجے میں کیا گیا ہے۔
