PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has sought explanation from the officials concerned for releasing pictures of Eid package distribution among the deserving people on social media.

Mr Gandapur took notice of some pictures shared on social media, and called it an attempt to ‘hurt’ sentiments of the deserving people.

A statement issued from the chief minister’s secretariat on Friday said that the provincial government distributed Ramzam package among 0.8 million people, including legal heirs of the martyred police personnel, across the province, and the package was distributed in a transparent and dignified manner.

It said that according to the party policy, it was clearly mentioned that pictures won’t be taken during distribution of the package, terming it the reason why Mr Gandapur did not participate in any such event.

“Despite clear party and provincial government’s policy, some government officials and public representatives took pictures while distributing the package among the deserving people. We have sought explanation from the persons concerned,” the statement quoted Mr Gandapur as saying.

“The provincial government believes in serving people, rather than promoting itself,” the chief minister said, adding this must be made sure such a thing didn’t happen in future.

Meanwhile, in another statement issued from the chief minister’s secretariat, Mr Gandapur congratulated the national squad for their performance in the junior squash championship in Australia.

Mr Gandapur said the provincial government would facilitate players for promotion of sports in the province.

Published in Dawn, April 13th, 2024