Sindh probationers praise Punjab’s governance model
LAHORE: Probationary officers from Sindh have praised the governance initiatives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, saying they were impressed by the province’s public service delivery, green spaces and technology-driven systems. During a meeting with the Chief Minister Punjab at the Chief Minister’s Office, members of the Sindh Common Training Programme delegation described Punjab as…
Probationary officers from Sindh have lauded Governor Maryam Nawaz Sharif's governance strategies, highlighting Punjab's effective public service delivery, green spaces, and tech-driven systems. During an encounter with the Leader of the Punjab, these Sindh Common Training Programme delegates deemed Punjab a blueprint for governance learning and replication in their own territory.
Female officers also praised Maryam Nawaz Sharif as a role model for women's empowerment. Probationary officer Dil Rukh Sahra stated that every woman in Pakistan should feel proud of the Chief Minister of Punjab. Another officer, Zara, expressed her admiration for the visible development and greenery in Lahore, hoping to witness similar growth in Sindh.
The officers appreciated Punjab’s application of artificial intelligence in consolidating government systems and lauded the province's Sahulat Bazaars, which offer basic goods at reasonable rates. They affirmed their intent to learn from these practices and apply comparable measures in Sindh. Officer Hina referred to Maryam Nawaz Sharif as an inspiration and a symbol of women's empowerment, while other delegation members admired her focus on public service and development.
A female officer even recited Urdu and English poetry that emphasized Lahore's cultural identity. Maryam Nawaz Sharif advised the trainee officers to value suggestions, make decisions, and ensure their implementation, emphasizing the importance of clarity, courage, and decisive action in effective governance. The visitors gifted the chief minister traditional Sindhi shawls, while Punjab Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman informed them about provincial development projects.
Information Minister Azma Zahid Bokhari demonstrated the emergency response procedure through a live call to Rescue 15. The delegation, comprising officers from various Sindh local government bodies, provincial service, and other departments, was also shown a documentary on Punjab’s development efforts, followed by a group photograph with the chief minister.
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