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Maryam Nawaz Bans Unauthorized Police Escorts

Authorities must withdraw escorts that are operating without valid approval.

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Maryam Nawaz after the order on unauthorized police escorts
Maryam Nawaz has banned unauthorized permanent police escorts and misuse of official protocol in Punjab. Photo: Enable Pakistan

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has banned unauthorized permanent police escorts and the misuse of official protocol across the province. The order is aimed at privileges that do not have a legal basis.

It does not say that every police escort in Punjab has been cancelled. The ban is on unauthorized permanent escorts.

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What Maryam Nawaz ordered in Punjab

The restrictions also prohibit government flags on vehicles belonging to people not legally entitled to display them. Authorities have been directed to immediately withdraw escorts operating without valid approval. The move aims to prevent misuse of police resources and ensure official privileges follow the rules.

Our verdict

The order draws a line between approved protocol and escorts that lack valid approval. Flags on vehicles that are not entitled to them are part of the same restriction.

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Frequently asked questions

Who issued the order?

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz issued the order.

What escorts are banned?

Unauthorized permanent police escorts are banned, along with misuse of official protocol.

What about government flags?

Flags are prohibited on vehicles belonging to people who are not legally entitled to display them.

What must authorities do now?

They have been directed to immediately withdraw escorts operating without valid approval.

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