There is talk in the air of widespread practice of not so good governance in Punjab. An epic example is of a professional district officer known for links with a specific religious person that he flagrantly exploits to get a soft corner of political masters. So much so that in spite of reported cases of misgovernance bordering on corruption this bearded gentleman is promoted to become director general of a department to the consternation of his victims in the private sector.
The provincial government’s proclivity to support frequent Umrah visitors in spite of their anti-people track record is tarnishing the claims of Punjab government. No amount of passionate slogan mongering and desk beating could compensate for the lack of across the board accountability of civil servants in Punjab. People now tend to equate PML(N) with PPP in matters of ‘good governance’.
DR MUHAMMAD YAQOOB BHATTI
Lahore
