Azma tells governor not to interfere in admin affairs

LAHORE:Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that Punjab Governor should refrain from interfering in administrative affairs and avoid the role of opposition like Tehrik-e-insaf.

She pointed out that in Sindh, schools were often found with animals tied up, and there was a rampant culture of cheating and selling entire examination centres. She noted that in the province where the PPP has been in government for the last 16 years, a 19th-century education system still prevailed.

She highlighted that seven districts in Punjab were at the top with the highest literacy rates, while many areas in Sindh lack schools altogether. The minister expressed that the governor should enjoy tea, coffee, and nuts at the Governor's House, as he has no role in administrative affairs.

She responded to the governor's statements by mentioning the constant media reports about ghost employees and students in Sindh's education department. She emphasised that except two areas in Karachi and Hyderabad, literacy rate in the rest of Sindh is virtually zero.

Azma Bokhari asserted that due to improved education standards in Punjab, students from government schools are achieving prominent positions in board examinations. She contrasted this with the recent incidents related to the MDCAT in Sindh that have drawn nationwide attention.

She reminded the governor, with a note of irritation, that he is just a governor and has no role in administrative matters. She concluded by saying that Maryam Nawaz knew very well how to manage the province's administrative affairs.