Diplomatic Cross

Prime Minister Imran Khan has ordered razing walls of Punjab Governor House in Lahore, provincial Information Minister Fayyazul Hasan Chohan said Saturday. Speaking to media outside the chief minister's residence, Chohan said the prime minister visited the provincial headquarters today, during which he reviewed performance of the provincial government. The minister said that PM Khan expressed satisfaction over Punjab government's performance. He noted that previously, the expenses of Chief Minister Secretariat were Rs5.5 million monthly, which has now been reduced to Rs0.8 million. Chohan said the governor's residence was not a historic place, but an office, adding that the premier has ordered demolishing its walls. "The decision would be acted upon in the next 48 to 72 hours," he said. The provincial minister further said the premier expressed concerns over transfers and postings of officials, warning that none of the ministers ...

Makhdoom Hashim Jawan Bakht Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) is likely to nominate its elected member of Punjab assembly from southern Punjab Makhdoom Hashim Jawan Bakht — the younger brother of Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar — as Punjab chief minister, Morning Mail report. Hashim Bakht is foreign graduate and younger brother of Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar, their father has also remained member National Assembly. However, PTI chairman Imran Khan will make the announcement in this regard later. The sources said that Makhdoom Hashim is a strong candidate for the post of chief minister Punjab and he has acquired the support of the majority of senior leaders in the PTI. Khsro Bakhtyar Elder Brother Of Hashim Bakht Hashim Jawan is the younger brother of Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar and he was elected from Rahim Yar Khan. Jahan has worked in the banking sector and he was vice president of the corporate sector of the City Bank. Jawan did his B.Com from McGill Universi...