LAHORE: Security of Omar Sarfraz Cheema has been removed on Tuesday following his removal from the Punjab governor’s post by Federal Government.
Punjab Government on Tuesday morning has withdrawn security from Omar Sarfraz Cheema.
The provincial government sources said that Omar Sarfraz Cheema would not be allowed to enter the Governor House. No protocol would be given to Omar Cheema after he was de-notified by federal government.
Earlier, Federal Government has de-notified Governor Punjab Omar Sarfraz Cheema. Cabinet Division has issued notification to de-notify the Governor Punjab, Dunya News reported on Tuesday.
The notification states that in terms of Article 101 and Proviso of Article 48 (1) of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, read with serial No. 2D of Schedule V-B to the Rules of Business, 1973 and the Prime Minister s advice9s0 rendered on 17-04—2022 and 01-05-2022 for removal of Governor of the Punjab, Mr Omar Sarfraz Cheema ceases to hold the office of the Governor of the Punjab, with immediate effect.
The Speaker of the Provincial Assembly of Punjab shall perform the function of Governor Punjab as Acting Governor till the appointment of a new Governor, in accordance with Article 104 of the Constitution.
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