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Using the PM’s name
PM’s secretariat, all his staff must be vigilant against further dents to already much-dented image of Mr Ashraf.
ISLAMABAD: Though the current prime minister does not enjoy a great track record during his time as minister for water and power, yet, as prime minister, he has made a positive move to place restriction on his family members from availing of benefits by using his name. It is now the responsibility of government officials to strictly monitor and disrupt efforts by any unscrupulous person or impostor, aiming to influence any government functionary to get any favour despite issuance of this clear order.
If someone succeeds in using the prime minister’s name to get any privileges, officials of the PM secretariat ought to bear the responsibility for this. Therefore, the PM’s secretariat and all his staff must be vigilant against further dents being caused to the already much-dented image of Mr Ashraf.
Raja Shafaatullah
Published in The Express Tribune, August 1st, 2012.
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Raja Sahib, thanks for a simple and sensible letter. There is no hatred but constructive criticism of the system. It is likely that in our society every member of PM’s (no matter who is the PM) extended family, neighbor, friend and those who share anything with him would exaggerate and exploit that relationship for their own interests. It is a great idea to come clean on record and tell the govt officers that it is their responsibility to guard the system and not let anybody use his name. A good idea, better late than never. In fact the future PM would and should abide by these rules.
Regards,
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