Amid ongoing protests at the Secretariat, the government has issued the ‘Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance 2025,’ introducing provisions for dismissal based on four categories of misconduct. The ordinance stipulates that any civil servant who instigates insubordination, disrupts discipline, obstructs duties, is absent without leave or valid reason, or incites others to do the same, will be deemed guilty of misconduct. Disciplinary actions may include demotion, dismissal, or termination. The ordinance was approved by the advisory council last Thursday, sparking unrest among government employees.