CM forms special task force for road safety
Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi held a telephonic contact with the Chairman PTI Imran Khan in which matters pertaining to political affairs and current political situation came under discussion. The Chief Minister inquired after the well-being of Chairman PTI Imran Khan. Imran Khan stated that by the grace of Allah Almighty he is recovering speedily and only a minor ailment remains. CM Parvez Elahi expressed his good wishes for his health and prayed that may Allah Almighty grant him complete recovery of health at the earliest.
Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has formed a special task force to prevent traffic accidents in the province.
Provincial Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Mohammad Basharat Raja will be head of the task force for road safety, while Punjab chief secretary would be the co-convener of the force.
According to a notification, issued by the Chief Minister’s Office here on Thursday, 10 officers including Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Additional Chief Secretary Home, Additional IG Traffic Punjab, and Law Secretary have been appointed as members.
The task force will align the system with international standards by revising the existing driver training, testing and licensing framework.
