Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has slapped a ban on any kind of postings and transfers in the province, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

According to a notification issued by Secretary to the CM on Friday, officers and staff performing their duties on all posts cannot be posted or transferred till further orders.

If need arises permission sought from the chief minister through a summary, elaborating reasons which necessitate the posting or transfer.

The chief minister’s order will come into force at once.

Authentic database authority

Maryam Nawaz chaired a special meeting to review recommendations for the creation of Punjab's first authentic database hub and database authority.

With the help of authentic and comprehensive data, government will be able to launch better social and economic policies.

Moreover, with authentic database authority, the social protection program will be launched to provide relief to the masses.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz directed strict action against encroachment across Punjab. The Chief Minister also asked the concerned authorities to end wall chalking across the province. Moreover, in order to control the prices of all commodities, Punjab Government has ordered the concerned authorities that strict action should be taken to launch crackdown against profiteers and hoarders to maintain the prices of essential items under control. On the order of the Chief Minister, Punjab Chief Secretary has sent directives to all the Deputy Commissioners to follow the directives to bring the desired results.

Reporters Rao Dilshad, Qaisar Khokar and Durre Nayab