LAHORE, Sep 06 (APP):In a major accountability drive against corruption, misconduct and negligence, 12 Civil Defence personnel have been dismissed from service, 37 officers and officials suspended, and seven officers transferred on the directions of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, officials said on Sunday. The action was taken by the Director Civil Defence Punjab as part of an internal accountability process, reflecting the provincial government’s policy of zero tolerance …
Punjab dismisses 12 Civil Defence personnel, suspends 37 in major accountability drive
LAHORE, Sep 06 (APP):In a major accountability drive against corruption, misconduct and negligence, 12 Civil Defence personnel have been dismissed from service, 37 officers and officials suspended, and seven officers transferred on the directions of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, officials said on Sunday.
The action was taken by the Director Civil Defence Punjab as part of an internal accountability process, reflecting the provincial government’s policy of zero tolerance against corruption and negligence in public institutions.
The 12 personnel dismissed from service include Farman Ullah of Sargodha, Naveed of Khushab, Muhammad Irshad and Nasir Iqbal of Multan, Asghar of Lodhran, Group Wardens Rehman Maqbool and Hamza Bilal Butt of Gujranwala, Aman Ullah and Faizan of Hafizabad, Sharif of Narowal, and Bashir Ahmed and Shabbir Ahmed of Bahawalpur. The relevant Deputy Commissioners have been asked to ensure implementation of the dismissal orders.
Meanwhile, 37 officers and personnel have been suspended over allegations of corruption, misconduct and negligence. The suspended officials include Civil Defence Officer Rahim Yar Khan Shakeeb Ahmed, assistants Sardar Ali, Sanaullah, Muhammad Kamran and Shah Nawaz from Vehari, Sialkot, Khushab and Sahiwal respectively, and senior clerks Muhammad Altaf of Narowal and Muhammad Qasim of Gujranwala.
The suspended personnel also include nine chief instructors, 15 instructors, a rescue leader, rescuer, first aider, driver, naib qasid and sanitary worker. The Director Civil Defence has issued suspension orders and initiated proceedings under the Punjab Employees Efficiency, Discipline and Accountability (PEEDA) Act, directing the accused to report to Civil Defence Punjab Headquarters.
Separately, seven Civil Defence officers have been transferred due to prolonged postings and administrative requirements. Civil Defence Officer Muzaffargarh Syeda Sehrish Irshad has been posted as Civil Defence Officer Vehari, while Civil Defence Officer Vehari Muhammad Rehan has been transferred to Bahawalnagar.
Furthermore, Civil Defence Officer Faisalabad Muhammad Abbas has been posted to Sahiwal, Civil Defence Officer Sahiwal Muhammad Adnan Qaiser to Okara, and Civil Defence Officer Okara Muhammad Iqbal Javed to Faisalabad. Civil Defence Officer (Civil Secretariat) Lahore Sidra Yasin Rana has been posted as Chief Staff Officer at the Directorate of Civil Defence Punjab, and Civil Defence Officer Sialkot Farhana Aziz has been posted as Civil Defence Officer (Civil Secretariat), Lahore.
A Punjab Home Department spokesperson said the Chief Secretary Punjab had directed heads of all departments to strengthen internal accountability and take strict action against corruption, negligence and violations of rules to improve discipline, transparency and efficiency in public service.
