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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan today (Tuesday) announced that he would no longer be going to any private function with protocol and security in order “to save taxpayer money and avoid inconvenience to the public”.
“I am also reviewing protocol and security available to ministers, governors and chief ministers belonging to the ruling PTI to decide how we can minimise expenditure and end public inconvenience,” the Prime Minister said in a Tweet today (Tuesday).
Next week Cabinet will decide on a comprehensive policy in this regard. We will put an end to the colonial legacy of pomp & glory used to overwhelm the people.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) July 6, 2021
He said the federal cabinet will decide on a comprehensive policy in this regard next week. “We will put an end to the colonial legacy of pomp and glory used to overwhelm the people,” the premier wrote.
Before coming into power, Imran Khan routinely opposed VIP movements and security protocols, and launched a campaign to adopt ‘austerity’ and lead a simple lifestyle after being elected the prime minister.
Earlier in May, the Prime Minister had made a surprise visit to different public places in Islamabad “without any security and protocol”. Pictures and videos shared by the Prime Minister’s Office and lawmakers had shown Prime Minister Imran driving himself to different areas and talking to people.
Similarly, the premier last month inspected handcart (vendors) market recently set up in the capital’s G-10. Driving his car, the prime minister arrived at the market without any protocol and was warmly welcomed by the bystanders.