PM admonishes commissioner, IGP over display of ‘pomp and show’

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken a serious exception to the display of “pomp and show” and “personal aggrandisement” by the top city managers during the Independence Day parade in Islamabad, directing them to ensure that such conduct does not recur. In a formal advisory, Establishment Division Joint Secretary (Discipline) Syeda Shafaq Hashmi conveyed the Prime Minister’s displeasure to Islamabad Inspector General of Police Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi and Chief Commissioner Sohail A...

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Pakistan PM reprimands senior Islamabad officials over Independence Day buggy ride - Arab News

Pakistan PM reprimands senior Islamabad officials over Independence Day buggy ride  Arab News

PM expresses 'displeasure' over officials' ceremonial buggy ride at August 14 parade

Premier observes that display of 'pomp and show projected an image of privilege and personal aggrandisement'

By AAMIR ILAYS RANA

PM Shehbaz expresses displeasure over officials' buggy ride on Independence Day

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad on August 20, 2026. — Screengrab via Geo NewsIslamabad IGP, chief commissioner informed.Officials rode carriage to August 14 ceremony.PM directs civil servants to maintain simplicity. Prime Minister...