LAHORE: The Punjab food safety and consumer protection department has dismissed over 77 officers and officials and recovered Rs799.64 million in an ongoing anti-corruption drive this year.
Issuing a report on departmental operations and measures against corruption on Monday, food safety department secretary Dr Kiran Khurshid said the action had been taken in line with the chief minister’s vision of a zero-tolerance policy against corruption.
Since Jan 1, 2026 to date, the secretary stated that some 194 corruption-related cases had been initiated, of which 189 had been decided. ‘Out of the 189 completed cases, major penalties were imposed on77 officers and officials, while 112 were awarded minor penalties,’ she stated.
Dr Khurshid said disciplinary and legal proceedings against responsible officials were continuing alongside departmental inquiries, and action was being taken against others in accordance with rules and regulations.
‘Recovery of Rs799.64m is an important outcome of the department’s action against financial irregularities,’ the secretary said and added that 20 FIRs had also been registered with the AntiCorruption Establishment against elements found involved in corrupt practices.
She said instructions had been issued to all officials concerned to ensure strict compliance with rules and regulations to eradicate corruption, promote transparency and protect public resources.