LAHORE, Pakistan: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday assured the bureaucracy that there would be no political pressure on them.
While addressing the Civil Officers of Punjab including Secretaries, Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, and Regional Police Officers (RPOs) via video link in Lahore, the prime minister asked them to work on merit and serve the masses.
Emphasizing the need for improving the performance of departments, the prime minister said the improvement in governance was imperative for the development of the Country.
Highlighting the significance of the Construction Sector for economic development and job creation, Imran Khan expressed the confidence that the Civil Officers would play a pivotal role in the promotion of that important sector.
Imran Khan said rule of law, protecting the weak segments of the society, and the promotion of education were hallmarks of the State of Madina.
The prime minister commended the concrete steps taken by the Punjab administration during the COVID-19 pandemic.