STI (school teaching interns) News Updates Punjab

Confusion Over STI Internship Contracts Clarified by DTE Punjab DSD

Introduction: In recent weeks, several questions have been raised on social media regarding the future of School Teacher Interns (STIs). Concerns about contract terminations, internship duration, and extension policies have been circulating among interns, especially on official Facebook pages. This blog post covers the key conversations that have provided some much-needed clarity.

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Shoaib Umar Raises a Critical Question

Shoaib Umar, an STI intern, asked on the official DTE Punjab DSD Facebook post about the situation following the training and deployment of STIs to schools. He questioned the continuity of their contracts:

"چھٹیوں کے بعد ایس ٹی آئیز سکولز جائیں گے کے نہیں کیونکہ لیٹر آف اپوائنٹمنٹ پر دورانیہ 9 ماہ کا ہے نہ کہ ارہائی ماہ کا۔ آپ یہ کیسے کہ سکتے ہیں کہ انٹرن شپ ختم ہو گئی؟"

Translation:
"Will STIs return to schools after the holidays? Because the appointment letter mentions a duration of 9 months, not 2.5 months. How can you say that the internship has ended?"

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DTE Punjab DSD Responds

The official page of DTE Punjab DSD replied to Shoaib Umar’s concern by saying:

"کسی کا کنٹریکٹ ختم نہیں ہو گا"

Translation:
"No one's contract will be terminated."

This direct response aimed to reassure interns that their contracts are still intact, despite confusion caused by statements made in other forums.

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Further Clarification by Shoaib Umar

However, Shoaib replied back with concern, questioning the mixed signals:

"پھر رانا صاحب پریس کانفرنس میں ایس ٹی آئیز کو سوال جواب سیشن میں بار بار کیوں کہہ رہے تھے کہ یہ انٹرن شپ ختم ہو گئی ہے؟"

Translation:
"Then why did Rana Sahib repeatedly say during the press conference Q&A that this internship has ended?"

This shows that interns are still uncertain due to contradictory statements made by officials in different settings.

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Rana Sikandar Hayat’s Statement

In an earlier post at the time of hiring interns in January, another concerned individual, Muhammad Umair, commented on the broader issue of unemployment and how one-year internships are not a viable long-term solution.

Rana Sikandar Hayat, a verified official, responded with hope:

"Whoever performs will be extended!! Keep performing, keep getting extensions. Then the performing ones can be regularised also."

This statement brought relief to many. It clarified that STIs who show dedication and performance will not only receive extensions but may also be considered for permanent employment later.

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Rana's Takes a U turn

But now in recent press conference live question answer session he said internship is over now.

Keep in mind when internship was started on the letter of appointment there was mentioned duration as 9 months. 

After 2.5 months he said it's over, so now internees are not sure they gonna be called again for joining after summer vacations.