The Lahore High Court has been petitioned against the recent administrative meeting of the Punjab government, which was chaired by former prime minister Nawaz Sharif.

The petition, filed by citizen Mashkoor Hussain, contends that Nawaz Sharif, who holds no official administrative position, cannot preside over such meetings.

According to the petitioner, Nawaz Sharif chaired an administrative meeting of the Punjab government on March 18, during which various instructions, including those related to the Ramazan package, were issued to ministers, as per a handout issued after the meeting. The petitioner argued that Nawaz's involvement in administrative matters exceeds his authority and violates established procedures.

ساری تحریریں و تجزیہ دھرے کے دھرے رہ گئے
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— Azma Zahid Bokhari (@AzmaBokhariPMLN) March 18, 2024

In the petition submitted to the Lahore High Court, Mashkoor Hussain emphasized that Nawaz Sharif's role in administrative affairs is unconstitutional and unauthorized. He urged the court to issue an order preventing Nawaz Sharif from presiding over any administrative-level meetings in the future.

The petitioner's plea raises questions about the separation of powers and the extent of political influence in administrative processes. It underscores the need for clarity regarding the roles and responsibilities of individuals holding political positions but lacking official administrative authority.

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On March 18, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, along with her father and PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif, chaired a crucial meeting focused on enhancing the transportation infrastructure in the province, including an underground train project in Lahore and the implementation of metro bus projects in three cities of Punjab.

During the meeting, the chief minister emphasized the need for planning for the underground train project in Lahore and sought a detailed plan in this regard. Furthermore, decisions were made regarding the metro bus projects in three cities of Punjab, with detailed briefings provided on various aspects of transportation, including the allocation of bikes for students.

Nawaz Sharif directed authorities to increase the number of motorbikes available for students and ensure that the monthly installments for these bikes are kept at a minimum to ease the financial burden on students. He reiterated that it was the government's responsibility to support students financially.