ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday announced that he will no longer be going to any private function with protocol and security in order “to save taxpayer money and avoid inconvenience to the public”.
Taking to Twitter, the premier wrote: “I am also reviewing protocol & security for ministers, governors & PTI CMs to decide how we can minimise expenditure & end public inconvenience”.
To save taxpayer money & avoid inconvenience to the public I will not be going to any private function with protocol & security. I am also reviewing protocol & security for ministers, governors & PTI CMs to decide how we can minimise expenditure & end public inconvenience.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) July 6, 2021
He said that the federal cabinet will take decision in this regard next week.
He also vowed to put an end to the colonial legacy of pomp and glory used to overwhelm the people.
Next week Cabinet will decide on a comprehensive policy in this regard. We will put an end to the colonial legacy of pomp & glory used to overwhelm the people.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) July 6, 2021
Before coming into power, the chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) used to oppose VIP movements and security protocols, and launched an austerity drive when he was elected as the prime minister.
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