PM expresses 'displeasure' over officials' ceremonial buggy ride at August 14 parade
The Establishment Division issued written warnings after the carriage arrival drew public criticism and was said to project privilege, officials said.
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PM Shehbaz Expresses Displeasure Over Officials' Buggy Ride On Independence Day
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad on August 20, 2026. — Screengrab via Geo News Islamabad IGP, chief commissioner informed. Officials rode carriage to August 14 ceremony. PM directs civil servants to maintain simplicity. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed displeasure over Islamabad officials riding a horse-drawn carriage during Independence Day celebrations in Islamabad on August 14. Official …
PM Shehbaz warns commissioner, IGP officials against ‘pomp and show’ after viral buggy ride
Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has directed senior Islamabad officials to avoid conduct that could be seen as ostentatious after their appearance in a horse-drawn buggy at the Independence Day celebrations. The Establishment Division conveyed the prime minister’s instructions to Islamabad Inspector General of Police (IGP) Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi and Chief Commissioner Sohail Ashraf […] The post PM Shehbaz warns commissioner, IGP officials again…
PM Shehbaz Orders End to VIP Privileges After Officials Ride Horse-Drawn Buggy at August 14 Event
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken notice of an incident involving the use of a royal carriage by Islamabad’s Chief Commissioner and Inspector General during an official ceremony held on August 14. The two officials arrived at the event using the carriage, a move that prompted concerns within the government over how their appearance could be perceived by the public. Following the incident, the Establishment Division issued separate written …
PM displeased over ‘pomp and show’ by Islamabad IG, chief commissioner at August 14 event - Pakistan Observer
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed serious displeasure over the use of a ceremonial horse-drawn buggy by Islamabad’s Chief Commissioner and Inspector General of Police at an official function on August 14, calling the display inconsistent with the standards expected of senior public officials. Separate advisories issued on August 17 to Islamabad IGP Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi and Chief Commissioner Sohail Ashraf said the prime min…
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