Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed authorities to take strict action against corrupt officials, giving departments a deadline of one week to remove officers found involved in corruption.
The chief minister made it clear that corruption would not be tolerated in the provincial government. She called for immediate action against officials who misuse their positions, create problems for citizens or fail to perform their duties honestly.
According to the directive, concerned departments have been asked to identify corrupt officers and take action without unnecessary delays. The order reflects the Punjab government’s stated focus on improving public services and making government offices more accountable.
Maryam Nawaz stressed that officials are responsible for serving the public and should not use their positions for personal benefit. She also warned that negligence and misconduct would not be ignored.
The one-week deadline puts pressure on government departments to act quickly instead of allowing disciplinary matters to remain pending for months.
The move is expected to strengthen monitoring of government officers and improve accountability across Punjab. It also sends a clear message to officials that corruption and misuse of authority could lead to serious consequences.
The Punjab government has repeatedly highlighted transparency, better governance and faster public services as key priorities. The latest directive is being presented as another step toward making government institutions more responsive to citizens.
The effectiveness of the order, however, will depend on how consistently departments investigate allegations, follow due process and take action against officials found responsible for wrongdoing.
