The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has directed the chief secretary and Inspector General of Police Sindh (IGP) to withdraw protocol facilities of former provincial cabinet members and others within the next three days, says in media reports. According to a notification, the ECP has instructed Sindh Chief Secretary Dr. Muhammad Fakhare Alam Irfan and IGP Riffat Mukhtar to promptly submit a compliance report upon the completion of the task. The ECP has observed that former cabinet members were still benefiting from protocol privileges. The Commission reminded that it had previously directed provincial authorities on August 15 to ensure the removal of official accommodations, vehicles, and other perks from former prime ministers, chief ministers, cabinet members, and other individuals.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)