LAHORE: The newly appointed Governor of Punjab, Sardar Saleem Haider, has expressed his commitment to maintain cordial relations with the PML-N-led provincial government, while saying that his office will bear his duties, but with constant improvement. People of Punjab.
Haider’s commitment to a coalition government is in stark contrast to the adversarial approach that emerged during the spat between his party allies, K-P Governor Faisal Karim Kundi and Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur.
Speaking to senior journalists before the swearing-in ceremony, Haider promised to maintain a strong working relationship with the Punjab government in line with the party’s policies. Emphasizing the importance of continuity of service, he emphasized the need for synchronized efforts between the Punjab government and the Governor’s House.
He said the government will fulfill its obligations under the Constitution without any malice or injustice.
The governor complained that he was involved in previous events that did not come under his house. He stressed that the government will refrain from interfering in the affairs of educational institutions.
Referring to the Aitchison School case, he said that fee concessions or administrative involvement damaged the reputation of an educational institution that was a global representative of the country’s education sector.
He reiterated that his position would be dedicated to promoting meritocracy at all levels.
When asked about the challenges faced by bureaucrats before him, he said he had enough experience in managing civil servants. He said he would hold government officials accountable if needed and said he had plans ready to be implemented after he assumed office.
He also said that he wants to support the revival of PPP in Punjab. When asked whether the PML-N will give up its space, especially when it is under the jurisdiction of the entire country, he said it is the party’s democratic right to take back political space.
