LAHORE, Nov 08 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister(CM),Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Sunday directed authorities not to close markets,shops or other business establishments during VIP visits,ensuring that routine commercial activities continue without disruption. In a message posted on X,the CM said that VIP visits should not cause inconvenience to the public or disrupt business activities. She directed the authorities not to block or seal residential streets or restrict citizens’ movement in the name …
CM directs authorities not to shut markets during VIP visits
LAHORE, Nov 08 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister(CM),Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Sunday directed authorities not to close markets,shops or other business establishments during VIP visits,ensuring that routine commercial activities continue without disruption.
In a message posted on X,the CM said that VIP visits should not cause inconvenience to the public or disrupt business activities.
She directed the authorities not to block or seal residential streets or restrict citizens’ movement in the name of security.
She further instructed that security arrangements should remain discreet and unobtrusive to ensure that people face no inconvenience or hardship.
The CM directed all relevant authorities to ensure strict compliance with the instructions,warning that any violation would invite strict action.
Fresh directions have also been issued to all regional police officers (RPOs), district police officers (DPOs), commissioners and deputy commissioners in this regard.
