{
  "id": 6062703,
  "title": "Zero-tolerance drive against corruption: 12 Civil Defence personnel dismissed, 37 suspended",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/zero-tolerance-drive-against-corruption-12-civil-defence-personnel",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T23:49:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40438191/zero-tolerance-drive-against-corruption-12-civil-defence-personnel-dismissed-37-suspended"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Punjab Home department in Lahore has taken firm action against corruption and misconduct within the Civil Defence Punjab. Twelve personnel have been dismissed, 37 suspended, and seven transferred, according to the Director Civil Defence Punjab. Those dismissed include Farman Ullah from Sargodha, Naveed from Khushab, and Muhammad Irshad and Nasir Iqbal from Multan, among others.\n\nShakeeb Ahmad, a Civil Defence Officer from Rahim Yar Khan, and Sana Ullah, Sana Ullah, Muhammad Kamran, and Shah Nawaz from Vehari, have also been suspended. Similarly, nine Chief Instructors and 15 Instructors have faced suspension. The suspended officials have been directed to report to the Civil Defence Punjab Headquarters.\n\nThe disciplinary proceedings are being carried out under the Punjab Employees Efficiency, Discipline and Accountability (PEDA) Act. Seven officers have been transferred due to long tenures and administrative requirements. The Punjab Home department is committed to a zero-tolerance policy against corruption, inefficiency, and violations of the law.",
  "summary": "LAHORE: Punjab Home department has initiated decisive action within the Civil Defence Punjab. Setting a strong example of internal accountability, the Director Civil Defence Punjab has dismissed 12 personnel from service, suspended 37 officers and officials, and transferred 7 officers over allegations of corruption, misconduct and inefficiency. Those dismissed from service include Farman Ullah…",
  "key_points": [
    "12 Civil Defence personnel dismissed for corruption",
    "37 suspended, 7 transferred under PEDA Act",
    "Actions taken to enforce zero-tolerance policy"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Punjab Home department's move signals a stricter enforcement of accountability within the Civil Defence Punjab, reflecting a broader effort to address misconduct and inefficiency.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}