Issue of the Chief Commissioner and IG Islamabad enjoying
protocol in a PM House buggy. The Prime Minister has taken a very serious view
of the incident after strong criticism on social media.
According to the details, at the official function held on
14 August 2026, wherein the Chief Commissioner and Inspector General of
Islamabad Capital Territory rode to the event in a ceremonial horse-drawn
buggy, attracting widespread public criticism.
Noticing the seriousness of the matter, Interior Minister
Muhsin Naqvi issued an explanatory statement on behalf of the Chief Commissioner
and IG Islamabad, but the matter could not be dumped. After which the PM now took
strict notice.
In the official letter, the Prime Minister has expressed
disappointment and displeasure at this display of pomp and show, observing that
it projected an image of privilege, ostentation and personal aggrandizement
wholly at odds with the ethos of public service.
It is further mentioned that Civil servants and public
functionaries hold public office in trust for the people and are, therefore,
expected to demonstrate humility, restraint, dignity and sound judgment at all
times. Such conduct undermines public confidence in public institutions and is
inconsistent with the standards of conduct expected of senior civil servants
and government functionaries.
As Police Chief of the Nation's Capital, people and
Government expect the highest standards of propriety, conduct and responsible
governance from holders of such prestigious public office.
PM advised both of the officers to be careful in the performance
of your duties, and ensure that such conduct should not recur.
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