Maryam Nawaz can don the police uniform as chief minister as per the rules, the 24NewsHD TV channel reports.

The chief minister landed in hot water as she showed up at a police passing-out parade while wearing the police uniform.

She made headlines as she did it to boost the morale of the passing-out cops as the guardian. But the critics called her act unlawful.

Per the police rules, the chief minister and the governor can wear the uniform, according to a notification on Jan 30, 2024.

 “Governor or Chief Minister may wear uniform on formal occasions like review of Parades, while addressing Police Darbars, visiting Police
Establishments or any such occasion as specified, for encouraging the Police Personnel and troops," it maintains.

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In her address, the chief minister said that when she donned the uniform she realised how big this is.

She said she felt happy when she saw women police officers holding arms and performing their duty during different public rallies she attends.

She added: “When I saw the female police officers today I realised that they would have taken their training seriously.”

The first women chief minister spoke about the challenges she had to face in the political journey that led her to become the province's chief minister.

"I had to wade through a river of fire to reach where I am today. The times that trained me have made it possible for no one to say that I am Nawaz Sharif’s daughter which is why I am here,” CM Maryam said, adding that it was not a “difficult task” for her as she had to prove herself.

She urged parents to trust their girls. She also told the new officers that she had no room for space in her heart and told them that she hoped they would take “cruelty” to its logical end.

CM Maryam Nawaz brings new hope and strength to Punjab Police. A promising era of progress begins! pic.twitter.com/9k8iiLoGNv

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