A large group of government employees staged a significant protest inside the Secretariat on Sunday, demanding the repeal of the Government Job (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025.
Around 11 AM, employees from various ministries and departments left their offices and joined the demonstration.
The protest march moved through different corridors and courtyards of the Secretariat, drawing widespread attention due to the size of the gathering.
As per their announced plan, the demonstrators gathered in front of the new building of the Ministry of Finance (Building 11), where they chanted slogans calling for the ordinance to be scrapped.
The protest is part of an ongoing movement that began on May 24, with Secretariat employees from various ministries and divisions voicing strong opposition to the ordinance.
Despite the protests, the government formally issued the ordinance on May 25, prompting the employees to intensify their movement through demonstrations, work stoppages, and submission of memorandums.
Following the Eid-ul-Azha holidays, the employees resumed continuous protests inside the Secretariat starting last Monday.
Although post-Eid gatherings were initially smaller compared to those before the holidays, Sunday’s protest saw a substantial turnout.
Protesters chanted slogans such as "We reject illegal black laws" and "Secretariat employees, unite and fight," underscoring their determination to continue the movement until their demands are met.
Despite the protests taking place in such a high-security and sensitive location, the government has yet to officially respond.
However, a review committee, comprising two advisers and the Cabinet Secretary, is reportedly working on the issue.
Protesting employees have labeled the ordinance as a "black law" and remain firm in their position that the movement will continue until the ordinance is fully repealed.
