{
  "id": 2400877,
  "title": "PM Shehbaz Unhappy With Independence Day Buggy Drama",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/pm-shehbaz-unhappy-with-independence-day-buggy-drama",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-21T15:33:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/21/pm-shehbaz-unhappy-with-independence-day-buggy-drama/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his displeasure over the Independence Day buggy incident involving Islamabad's senior officials. On August 20, the Establishment Division delivered a directive to the Prime Minister, detailing his disappointment with the display, which garnered public criticism. The Prime Minister deemed the incident to portray an image of privilege and personal showmanship that was inappropriate for public servants. The directive emphasized that government officials should hold their positions in trust for citizens and demonstrate humility, restraint, dignity, and good judgment. It cautioned that such displays could damage public confidence in government institutions and fail to meet the standards expected from senior officials. The Establishment Division instructed all Federal Secretaries to ensure adherence to the Prime Minister's guidelines across all ministries, divisions, attached departments, subordinate offices, and autonomous bodies. The government now mandates officials to maintain simplicity and dignity during official events and avoid unnecessary displays of status or personal publicity.",
  "summary": "Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken serious notice of senior Islamabad officials riding a ceremonial horse-drawn buggy during the August … Read More The post PM Shehbaz Unhappy With Independence Day Buggy Drama appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}