News Desk
Probationary officers from Sindh have praised Punjab’s governance model, public service delivery, green spaces and technology-driven systems, expressing their interest in adopting similar initiatives in their province. During a meeting with Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif at the Chief Minister’s Office here on Saturday, members of the Sindh Common Training Programme delegation described Punjab as a valuable model for learning and replicating effective governance practices, said a handout issued here.
Female officers also described the chief minister as a role model for women’s empowerment. Probationary officer Dil Rukh Sahra said women across Pakistan had reason to feel proud of the chief minister. Another officer, Zara, said Lahore’s visible development and greenery had impressed her and expressed hope that similar progress would be achieved in Sindh. She described the meeting as an honour, adding that her mother admired Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
The visiting officers appreciated Punjab’s use of artificial intelligence to integrate government systems and praised the Sahulat Bazaars for providing essential commodities at affordable prices. They expressed their intention to learn from these initiatives and explore their implementation in Sindh.
Officer Hina also described the chief minister as an inspiration and a symbol of women’s empowerment, while other members of the delegation appreciated her focus on public service and development. A female officer recited poetry in Urdu and English highlighting Lahore’s cultural identity.
Advising the probationary officers, Maryam Nawaz Sharif urged them to value suggestions, make decisions and ensure their effective implementation. She said a clear stance, courage and decisive action were essential for good governance. The visiting officers presented traditional Sindhi shawls to the chief minister. She also expressed pleasure at seeing a portrait of Mohenjo-daro presented during the visit and directed that it be displayed in her office.
Punjab Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman briefed the delegation on provincial development projects, while Information Minister Azma Zahid Bokhari demonstrated the emergency response process through a live call to Rescue 15.