Punjab government's announcement of ban on unauthorized use of official protocol. 📌 Key Highlights & Quick Takeaways: Lahore (October 23, 2026): The Punjab government has ordered an immediate crackdown on illegal official protocol, permanent police squats an. In a statement released on social media platform X on Friday, the provincial government said that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. An official notification titled "Prime Minister's Priority Instructions" has been issued by the Chief Minister House, directing all concerne. Lahore (October 23, 2026): The Punjab government has ordered an immediate crackdown on illegal official protocol, permanent police squats and unauthorized use of official flags on vehicles by government officials and private individuals. In a statement released on social media platform X on Friday, the provincial government said that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the relevant authorities to take immediate and strict legal action against those who use official protocols without approval. An official notification titled "Prime Minister's Priority Instructions" has been issued by the Chief Minister House, directing all concerned departments to ensure strict implementation of these orders. According to the issued instructions, police squats should not be provided permanently to members of the provincial cabinet, advisers, special assistants to the chief minister, parliamentary secretaries, chairmen of standing committees, members of the provincial assembly, government officers or private individuals without proper permission. An important step against the unauthorized use of official protocol on the instructions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. Prohibition on deployment of permanent police squads for cabinet members, advisers, special assistants and others without permission. Instructions to ensure immediate implementation of ban on use of flagstaff or official flag on government vehicles without permission. Official Wire Source & Legal Disclaimer Read ▼ 📰 Official Source & Legal Provenance: ARY News Urdu Documented Wire Record Editorial & Legal Notice: Ingested and verified from official journalistic wire (ARY News Urdu) under applicable press regulations. Full primary documentary sources are permanently archived.