KARACHI: Sindh Minister Sardar Muhammad Bux Mahar has decided to introduce legal reforms in the anti-corruption department and take action against elements deceiving the public.
Chairing a meeting, Anti-Corruption and Agriculture Minister Mahar stated that steps would be taken to fill all vacant positions in the department, including inspectors, sub-inspectors, ASIs and 400 constables through the Sindh Public Service Commission and Institute of Business Administration.
He made it clear that no leniency would be shown towards “corrupt officers” and immediate action would be taken on complaints received against them.
He stressed the need for regular sessions to handle corruption cases and to conduct awareness seminars, walks, and large-scale campaigns against corruption.
The minister directed officers to adopt a professional attitude towards the public and not to harass anyone unnecessarily.
The chairman of the anti-corruption department, Farhat Junejo, was also present.
He briefed the minister that 775 cases had been registered across nine zones in Sindh, leading to the conviction of 66 officers in corruption cases.
Published in Dawn, April 4th, 2024
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