ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office Spokesperson Thursday rejected the mediaassertions regarding the FO’s foreign posting policy as “unfounded” andfactually incorrect saying the decision was made under a propermulti-tiered mechanism.

Responding to media query regarding alleged violation of posting policy inthe Foreign Office, the spokesperson said, “Sadly such reports areunfounded and based on either lack of information or understanding of theinternal working of the Foreign Office.”

He said the Foreign Office was a national institution that took a lot ofpride in its professionalism and upholding meritocracy. The decisionsregarding postings and transfers were based on merit following objectivecriteria, he added.

The spokesperson said as for the assertions regarding violations of the2015 Policy, the objective of the posting policy was to enhance efficiencyand effectiveness of the organization, so that the foreign policyobjectives were optimally advanced.

In this regard, he said, like any professional organization, optimalutilization of available human resources to serve the needs of the Ministryand our Missions abroad was critical.

“There is a proper multi-tiered mechanism in place to make recommendationsfor foreign postings. Posting decisions are neither arbitrary nor made byany one individual. Any assertions made in this regard are contrary tofacts,” he added.