A meeting was held on September 12, 2024, in the P&D Department to discuss the promotion of APS (Assistant Private Secretary) to PS (Private Secretary) in BPS-16 within the Bureau of Statistics (BOS). The meeting was chaired by the Secretary (Planning) P&DD, who emphasized the importance of recognizing the contributions of the APS cadre and ensuring timely promotions based on merit and departmental requirements. During the meeting, the promotion cases of eligible APS officers were reviewed, taking into account their performance, seniority, and departmental needs.