LAHORE (Dunya News) - Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed authorities across the province not to close markets, shops, businesses or commercial establishments during her visits, emphasising that ordinary citizens must not face inconvenience due to security arrangements.
In a message on X, CM Maryam Nawaz said that clear instructions had once again been issued to all Regional Police Officers (RPOs), District Police Officers (DPOs), commissioners and deputy commissioners.
The chief minister directed officials not to seal or block residential streets or restrict residents' movement in the name of security.
The following message has once again been sent to all RPOs, DPOs, Commissioners and Deputy commissioners: No market, shop, business, or any other establishment shall be closed or asked to suspend its operations on account of my visit. Similarly, no residential street shall be blocked or sealed, nor shall any restriction be imposed on the movement of residents under the pretext of security arrangements. Please ensure that all security measures are discreet and do not cause any inconvenience, disruption, or hardship to the general public. These instructions must be followed in letter and spirit. Failing to comply will result in strict action.
— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) November 8, 2026She further instructed law enforcement agencies and relevant departments to ensure that all security arrangements are made discreetly and without disrupting the daily activities of the public.
Maryam Nawaz stressed that her instructions must be implemented in letter and spirit, warning that strict action would be taken against officials found violating the orders.
The directive aims to ensure that public life, commercial activities and routine movement remain uninterrupted during the chief minister's official visits.