Maryam vows end to ‘favoritism’ in Punjab

From Abid Usman

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz personally conducted interviews of the candidates for recruitment to important positions in the province.
In a statement issued here, the chief minister said that appointments to important positions will be made solely based on merit.
CM Maryam vowed to eliminate favoritism and nepotism to ensure that only deserving individuals are appointed to key roles. “I will personally monitor the appointment process and ensure that the right person for the right job policy is strictly implemented,” she added.
CM Maryam also warned that incompetent and corrupt officials will be held accountable, and only those who deliver results will retain their positions.
“Regular meetings will be held to monitor the performance of each department,” the chief minister added.
Earlier in the day, CM Maryam Nawaz inaugurated Kids’ Day Care Center at Children’s Hospital Lahore. Speaking on the occasion, she said the Punjab government is committed to providing quality healthcare services to people.