Various matters of Lahore Knowledge Park Company (KPC) were reviewed in a meeting chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif on Tuesday. Chairman CM Inspection Committee presented report highlighting embezzlement in the process of tracking down the recruitments in the company. CM while taking strict notice reprimanded CEO KPC on account of negligence and directed to terminate all against the merit recruitments immediately.
Speaking on the occasion he said that Punjab Government has promoted merit at every front without compromising over transparency and virtue, so none of the Government officer is allowed to go against it. He directed all government officers to abide by the rules and regulations otherwise strict action would be taken against those who misuse public chattels. He sought report on misappropriations in KPC Lahore within 7 days so that guilty ones could be identified and held responsible.
Concerned departments should keep an eye on Government companies as such violation is not tolerable at any cost and if any such imprudence happens in future, concerned sectaries and members of boards of companies will be held accountable, he added. CM said that Punjab Government has established board members comprising of endowed folks and it is their responsibility now to ensure the smoothness and transparency of all matters. He said that strict action to be taken against those who will turn back to the high standards set by Punjab Government.
CM said that he encourages best human resources hired at merit as no one can impeach at our transparent policies for the Billion Rupees mega projects. Provincial Ministers Rana Mashhood Ahmad, Syed Raza Ali Gillani, Begum Zakia Shahnawaz, Chief Secretary, Chairman Chief Minister's inspection team, Chairman planning Development and officials of the concerned departments attended the meeting.