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Maryam Nawaz Removes Jhang Deputy Commissioner

She said the vehicle's use was unrelated to PERA duties and rejected security and rescue explanations.

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A notice marking the removal of Jhang Deputy Commissioner Babar Sahib Din
Maryam Nawaz has ordered the removal of Jhang Deputy Commissioner Babar Sahib Din after a PERA vehicle was seen at the Thal Jeep Rally. Photo: Enable Pakistan

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has ordered the removal of Jhang Deputy Commissioner Babar Sahib Din after a government PERA vehicle was seen at the Thal Jeep Rally. Babar Sahib Din is the officer named in the order.

The reason given is the vehicle, not a wider charge sheet. She said its use was unrelated to PERA's official duties.

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Why Babar Sahib Din was ordered out

Maryam Nawaz rejected claims that the PERA vehicle was deployed for security or rescue. The order follows the vehicle being seen at the Thal Jeep Rally. The update does not describe any other allegation against the deputy commissioner.

Our verdict

The order removes Jhang Deputy Commissioner Babar Sahib Din. The stated cause is a PERA vehicle at the Thal Jeep Rally, which the chief minister said was not official PERA work and was not there for security or rescue.

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Frequently asked questions

Who ordered the removal?

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.

Who was removed?

Jhang Deputy Commissioner Babar Sahib Din.

What was the vehicle doing?

A government PERA vehicle was seen at the Thal Jeep Rally. She said that use was unrelated to PERA's official duties.

What explanation did she reject?

Claims that the vehicle was deployed for security or rescue.

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