PART I ] THE GAZETTE OF PAKISTAN, EXTRA., AUGUST 18, 2023 783 (a) in clause (a), after the expression “reappointment,” the expression “retention,” shall be inserted and after the expression “release,”, the expression “resignation,” shall be inserted; (b) in clause (I), the word “and”, at the end shall be omitted; (c) after clause (I), amended as aforesaid, the following new clauses shall be inserted; namely:— “(la) the activities related to welfare and rehabilitation of retired and serving Army personnel, wounded personnel and families of Shuhada; and (lb) the activities connected with or resulting in public utility, national development, disaster relief, advancement of national or strategic interests; and”. 15. Amendment of section 176A, Act XXXIX of 1952.—In the said Act, in section 176A, the expression “, other than those in respect of which rules have been made under section 176” shall be omitted. 16. Insertion of new section 176AA, Act XXXIX of 1952.— In the said Act, after section 176A, amended as aforesaid, the following new section shall be inserted, namely:— “176A. Power to issue instructions.—The Chief of the Army Staff may, from time to time, make and issue instructions for carrying into effect the provisions of this Act and the rules and regulations made thereunder: Provided that all such instructions already made and issued shall always be deemed to have been validly made and issued under this Act.”. 17. Amendment of section 176C, Act XXXIX of 1952.— In the said Act, in section 176C, after sub-section (2), the following new sub-section shall be inserted, namely:— “(3) The Chief of the Army Staff may delegate any of his powers and functions conferred by, or delegated under, this Act to any officer or authority subordinate to him.”. 18. Substitution of section 176D, Act XXXIX of 1952.—In the said Act, for section 176D, the following shall be substituted, namely:—