'Public complaints': CM Buzdar removes six 'incompetent' officers during DG Khan visit

The officers were removed from their posts during a visit of the chief minister to Dera Ghazi Khan.

On the CM's direction, additional Deputy Commissioner (revenue) Muzaffargarh Imran Shams and DG Khan's tehsildar Aftab Iqbal, director Anti-corruption Hafiz Ahmed Tariq, XEN Highways Punjab Gulfam Iqbal, MS Teaching Hospital Dr Athar Farooq, and Superintendent Central Jail Yasir Khan have been removed from their posts on public complaints and dereliction of duties.

The CM has made it clear that the officers failing to take timely actions for the solution of public problems have no place in Punjab. I have behaved gently till now; he said and asserted that the officers must have to deliver while setting aside the tradition of colonial mindset. Immediate action will be taken if any negligence is found anywhere, he warned. 

Meanwhile, the public feedback and tours help to understand ground realities, he continued and reiterated that those delivering to the masses will remain in their posts. No negligence will be tolerated in the execution of government duties. The officers should mend their ways and strive to come up to the public expectations, the CM concluded.

CM listens to public

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar met with notables and the general public in DG Khan. He received applications from the visitors and issued directions to the officials for the solution of public problems.

He spoke in Saraiki and Balochi languages adding that he is a companion of the citizens.

"Our joys and sorrows are common and every issue will be treated as personally, he added. You will get immediate feedback on your application as we are interlinked in a relation of mutual respect which I cannot forget, he added."

Different citizens thanked the CM for taking a personal interest and said that he is serving the masses diligently. A direct liaison with the people is praiseworthy and you are the first chief minister who has formed direct contact with the people.

The past chief ministers were inaccessible nor could anybody dare to reach them. Along with it, you have not forgotten your lifelong friends, they further said.