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KARACHI, Jan 02 (APP):The Chief Minister (CM) Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, paid a surprise visit to the Sindh Secretariat on Friday to assess the progress of ongoing development and renovation works, where he was warmly received upon arrival by the Chief Secretary Sindh, Asif Hyder Shah.
During the visit, the CM inspected various sections of the Secretariat and reviewed the pace and quality of development and renovation works currently underway.
He emphasized the importance of maintaining a professional working environment and ensuring that government offices function efficiently to facilitate better service delivery to the public.
The CM expressed satisfaction on finding most of the Secretaries present in their offices during official working hours, terming it a positive sign of administrative discipline and commitment.
During the inspection, it was observed that six Secretaries were absent from their offices until 9:30 a.m., which drew serious concern from the Chief Minister. According to the spokesperson, the absent officers included the Secretaries of Local Government, Food, Forest, Culture, Labour, and Livestock Departments.
Taking serious notice of their non-availability, the CM expressed strong displeasure and termed such absence as contrary to administrative discipline and the responsibilities attached to senior positions.
The CM directed that explanations be sought from the absent Secretaries, following the directives of the Chief Minister, the Chief Secretary Sindh, Asif Hyder Shah, immediately issued explanation letters to the concerned Secretaries.