A&P Department — Chapter V

Rules of Conduct

Official regulations governing professional ethics, integrity, and organizational discipline for officers of Pakistan Steel.

5.1 Application & Definition

These rules apply to all officers of Pakistan Steel—whether probationer, regular, contract, or any other category on duty or leave within or outside Pakistan. Deputationists from Federal or Provincial Governments shall be governed by the conduct rules of their respective Governments.

5.2 Disciplinary Action: Violation of any provisions herein constitutes misconduct and renders the officer liable to disciplinary action under the Disciplinary Rules of Pakistan Steel.

Financial Integrity & Property

RULE 5.3 — GIFTS

No officer shall accept any gift, present, or reward from any source that places them under obligation or influences official duties.

RULE 5.4 — ACCEPTANCE OF AWARDS

No officer shall accept an award, title, or decoration except with prior permission of the Board.

RULE 5.6 — LENDING & BORROWING

No officer shall lend to, borrow from, or place themselves under financial obligation to any person with whom they have official dealings.

RULE 5.7 — DECLARATION OF ASSETS

Officers shall declare their assets periodically as per the proforma prescribed by the Corporation.

RULE 5.8 — TRADE, EMPLOYMENT OR COMMERCIAL WORK

No officer shall engage in trade/business, undertake external employment, or acquire insurance agencies in their own name or on behalf of their spouse.

RULE 5.9 — LIVING BEYOND MEANS

No officer shall live beyond their means or indulge in ostentation during marriages or other social ceremonies.

RULE 5.22 — FOREIGN TRIPS SPONSORED BY COMMERCIAL FIRMS

Foreign trips invited by parties having commercial dealings with Pakistan Steel require prior Government permission.

RULE 5.23 — EMPLOYMENT WITH CONTRACTORS / SUPPLIERS

Ex-employees seeking employment with contractors/suppliers are barred from entering Pakistan Steel as representatives for a minimum period of 2 years post-resignation.

RULE 5.26 — RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION

No officer shall hand over possession of allotted residential accommodation to any person other than an individual authorized in writing by competent authority.

Political Neutrality & Conduct

RULE 5.5 — DEMONSTRATIONS

Officers are forbidden from causing demonstrations in their favor to project an image or show strength for undue advantage.

RULE 5.11 — POLITICAL INFLUENCE

Bringing political influence through members of Senate, National Assembly, or Provincial Assembly for employment claims is strictly prohibited.

RULES 5.16 – 5.18 — POLITICAL ACTIVITIES & ELECTIONS

Officers shall not participate in political activities/parties or contest Local Body, Assembly, or Senate elections. Final determination on political activity rests with the Chairman.

RULE 5.19 — STRIKES & SUBVERSIVE ACTIVITIES

Participation in strikes, union agitations, or unauthorized abandonment of work constitutes misconduct. Subversive activities carry penalties of compulsory retirement, removal, or dismissal.

Media, Press & Confidentiality

RULE 5.10 — OFFICIAL CONFIDENTIALITY

Passing official secret documents or confidential information to unauthorized persons or bodies is strictly prohibited.

RULE 5.12 — MANAGEMENT OF PERIODICALS

Officers cannot edit or manage non-official newspapers or publications.

RULES 5.13 & 5.14 — BROADCASTS, PRESS & EMBARRASSING STATEMENTS

Prior sanction is mandatory before participating in TV/radio broadcasts, writing articles, or making public statements capable of embarrassing Pakistan Steel or the Government.

RULE 5.15 — EVIDENCE BEFORE COMMITTEES

Giving evidence before public committees requires prior sanction (except statutory/judicial inquiries), and officers shall not criticize Management or Government policies.

Governance, Ethics & Harassment Protection

RULE 5.20 — SECTARIAN CREEDS

Propagating sectarian feelings or creating discontent and frustration among employees is forbidden.

RULE 5.21 — NEPOTISM & ABUSE OF OFFICE

Indulging in provincialism, parochialism, nepotism, favoritism, victimization, or willful office abuse renders officers liable to disciplinary action.

RULE 5.24 — HIGHER STUDIES

Enrolling in educational institutions requires prior permission (P.E./Director/Chairman). Spare-time self-study without institute attendance needs no permission.

RULE 5.25 — MARRIAGE WITH FOREIGN NATIONALS

Marrying a foreign national (except Indian nationals) without prior written permission constitutes misconduct resulting in immediate termination and recovery of bond expenses.

RULE 5.27 — REPORTING DISAGREEMENTS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Directors (PSMC-I) who consider a CEO decision unlawful or detrimental are empowered to formally submit written representations directly to the Board of Directors.

Rule 5.28 — Protection Against Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2010

All employees, management grade officers, and the Chief Executive Officer must adopt the code of conduct mandated by the Protection Against Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2010. Pakistan Steel maintains a zero-tolerance policy to ensure a safe, dignified work environment free of intimidation or harassment. All complaints are processed strictly per Act-2010 guidelines.