• ECP issued instructions to the caretaker set-up in a letter.
• A complete ban was imposed on transfers and postings.
• ECP also directed the Ex-CM Punjab to return the protocol.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has banned the transfers, postings and new developments projects across Punjab after caretaker set-up in the province.

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) issued instructions to the caretaker set-up in a letter sent to Punjab’s chief secretary, inspector general (IG) and all relevant officials.

A complete ban was imposed on transfers, postings and new development projects across the country, according to the letter issued by the provincial election commissioner.

The ECP also directed the former chief minister Punjab and ministers to return the protocol, government vehicles, residences, hostels and guest houses. As per the ECP’s order, the caretaker set-up will continue performing its routine duties.

Earlier, Mohsin Naqvi took oath as the caretaker Punjab Chief Minister in a ceremony held in Governor House.

Punjab Governor Baligh-ur-Rehman administered oath to Mohsin Naqvi who was nominated by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) as the caretaker Punjab chief minister.

On the other hand, Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has announced protest drive against the appointment of Caretaker Chief Minister for Punjab Mohsin Naqvi throughout the country from today.

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