Summary According to Punjab Police sources, orders have been issued to recall Elite Force personnel currently performing protocol duties for federal ministers.
LAHORE (Dunya News) - The Punjab government has withdrawn permanent Elite Force security protocol assigned to Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Chaudhry Salik Hussain and other federal ministers.
According to Punjab Police sources, orders have been issued to recall Elite Force personnel currently performing protocol duties for federal ministers.
Sources said the withdrawal applies to Chaudhry Salik Hussain as well as other federal ministers. However, temporary security protocol will still be provided to federal ministers whenever they visit Punjab.
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Meanwhile, Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Chaudhry Salik Hussain has also confirmed the withdrawal of the permanent Elite Force protocol.
The development marks a change in the security arrangements for federal ministers visiting or residing in Punjab.
