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 a model for learning and replicating governance practices in their own province. Women officers also termed Maryam Nawaz Sharif a role model for women’s empowerment.
Probationary officer Dil Rukh Sahra said every woman in Pakistan had reason to be proud of the Chief Minister Punjab. Another officer, Zara, said the visible development and greenery in Lahore had left a positive impression on her, adding that she hoped to see similar progress in Sindh.
She also described the meeting as an honour, noting that her mother admired the Chief Minister Punjab.
The officers appreciated Punjab’s use of artificial intelligence to integrate government systems and praised the province’s Sahulat Bazaars for providing essential commodities at affordable prices. They said they intended to learn from these initiatives and implement similar measures in Sindh.
Officer Hina described Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif as an inspiration and a symbol of women’s empowerment, while other members of the delegation appreciated her focus on public service and development priorities. One female officer also recited Urdu and English poetry highlighting Lahore’s cultural identity.
Advising the trainee officers, Maryam Nawaz Sharif urged them to value suggestions, make decisions and ensure their implementation. She described a clear stance, courage and decisive action as essential elements of good governance.
The visiting officers presented traditional Sindhi shawls to the chief minister, who also expressed pleasure upon seeing a portrait of Mohenjo-daro and had it 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.
The delegation included officers from local government, the provincial service and other departments of Sindh. The visitors were also shown a documentary on Punjab’s development initiatives, and a group photograph was taken with the chief minister.
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