Sir, I was also much interested in going for that job, nevertheless it was my first achievement. I was placed at 6th in the merit list and first against Punjab's quota. But due to some domestic responsibilities/reasons I was not able to do so.

We are two brothers, one is in Pakistan Army, therefore, I've to take care of my Parents. The post recently I am working at, gives me Govt. accommodation and which I would not have had if I had joined ASF. Due to limited budget under the head of Hiring, they clarified it to me that they won't be able to support me in this regard as well i.e. Hiring of Accommodation. Seniors are given priority even here for Hiring

Secondly, I had completed three semesters of my Masters and if I had joined ASF, my masters would never have got completed.

Thirdly, Inspectors are not, as you may say, fast promotees. However, DADs of ASF are promoted earlier.

Fourthly, the Inspector's scale BS-16 was non-gazatted. Whats its use than?

I got much information - more than many other candidates - regarding ASF incentives and priviliges because my uncle is a Section Officer in MoD. He gathered all information me and at the end he concluded that I should stay where I was.

I am not saying that if, InshaALLAh, I get that AATCO job I would go for it blindly, I would certainly see the pros and cons of this post as well. Decisions are made when you have the opportunity to decide. At this stage, I think it would be a blind shot, far away from Bull's Eye. You remembered correctly, I did love to fly, once it was my passion.

Sir, you have answered this portion for yourself = duur ke dhol suhanay, paas aaye to kahan ke sayanay?

One thing more, in NTC etc PG-7 is equivilant to BS-17, is in CAA AATCO PG-equal to BS-16???

Regards.

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