PM Khan orders inquiry against senior bureaucrat for anti-govt remarks

Islamabad (HRNW) Prime Minister Imran Khan has ordered an inquiry against Hammad Shamimi, Senior Joint Secretary Cabinet Division, for his remarks against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) government.

“One similarity between the PTI and the [Afghan] Taliban is that both are wondering how to run the government after coming into power,” Shamimi had allegedly shared on a social media platform.

“And both have invested their hopes in Abpara,” the social media post continued according to a statement of allegation issued by the government.

Shamimi is a grade-21 officer.

A statement of allegations issued by the Establishment Division said that Shamimi has made an objectionable comment in violation of the Government Servants (Conduct) Rules, 1964. The comment also violates guidelines the Establishment Division had issued for the government servants regarding the use of sociial media.

The prime minister has appointed Director General Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Sanaullah Abbasi to conduct the inquiry against the secretary.

DG FIA has been instructed to complete the inquiry within 60 days and submit a report to the prime minister.

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