Punjab Dismisses 12 Civil Defence Personnel, Suspends 37 in Major Accountability Drive
LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 6th Sep, 2026) In a major accountability drive against corruption, misconduct and negligence, 12 Civil Defence personnel have been dismissed from service, 37 officers and officials suspended, and seven officers transferred on the directions of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, officials said on Sunday.
The action was taken by the Director Civil Defence Punjab as part of an internal accountability process, reflecting the provincial government’s policy of zero tolerance against corruption and negligence in public institutions.
Dismissed Personnel
The 12 personnel dismissed from service include:
- Farman Ullah of Sargodha
- Naveed of Khushab
- Muhammad Irshad and Nasir Iqbal of Multan
- Asghar of Lodhran
- Rehman Maqbool and Hamza Bilal Butt of Gujranwala
- Aman Ullah and Faizan of Hafizabad
- Sharif of Narowal
- Bashir Ahmed and Shabbir Ahmed of Bahawalpur.
The relevant Deputy Commissioners have been asked to ensure implementation of the dismissal orders.
Suspended Officers
Meanwhile, 37 officers and personnel have been suspended over allegations of corruption, misconduct and negligence. The suspended officials include:
- Rahim Yar Khan Shakeeb Ahmed, Civil Defence Officer
- Sardar Ali, Sanaullah, Muhammad Kamran and Shah Nawaz, assistants
- from Vehari, Sialkot, Khushab and Sahiwal respectively
- Muhammad Altaf of Narowal and Muhammad Qasim of Gujranwala, senior clerks
The suspended personnel also include nine chief instructors, 15 instructors, a rescue leader, rescuer, first aider, driver, naib qasid and sanitary worker.
The Director Civil Defence has issued suspension orders and initiated proceedings under the Punjab Employees Efficiency, Discipline and Accountability (PEEDA) Act, directing the accused to report to Civil Defence Punjab Headquarters.
Transfers
Separately, seven Civil Defence officers have been transferred due to prolonged postings and administrative requirements:
- Syeda Sehrish Irshad, Civil Defence Officer Muzaffargarh, posted as Civil Defence Officer Vehari
- Muhammad Rehan, Civil Defence Officer Vehari, transferred to Bahawalnagar
- Muhammad Abbas, Civil Defence Officer Faisalabad, posted to Sahiwal
- Muhammad Adnan Qaiser, Civil Defence Officer Sahiwal, transferred to Okara
- Muhammad Iqbal Javed, Civil Defence Officer Okara, transferred to Faisalabad
- Sidra Yasin Rana, Civil Defence Officer (Civil Secretariat) Lahore, posted as Chief Staff Officer at the Directorate of Civil Defence Punjab
- Farhana Aziz, Civil Defence Officer Sialkot, posted as Civil Defence Officer (Civil Secretariat), Lahore.
A Punjab Home Department spokesperson said the Chief Secretary Punjab had directed heads of all departments to strengthen internal accountability and take strict action against corruption, negligence and violations of rules to improve discipline, transparency and public service delivery.