Naqvi defends Islamabad officials over buggy use at Independence Day parade

Naqvi comes to CDA chairman, Islamabad IG's defence as they draw flak over carriage video showing 'colonial practice'

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday came to the defence of two government officials who drew flak after a video of them riding in a horse carriage during an Independence Day parade in Islamabad went viral on social media. In the widely circulated video, Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman retired Lt Sohail Ashraf and the Islamabad Inspector General of Police (IGP) Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi are seen riding into the parade in a horse ca…

Public outcry after capital officials take ‘royal’ buggy ride at I-Day event

ISLAMABAD - A public outcry erupted after the Islamabad Inspector General of Police (IGP) and Chief Commissioner arrived at an Independence Day event in a royal horse-drawn buggy.

Naqvi defends Islamabad officials over buggy use at Independence Day parade

Says buggy was arranged for chief guest but was used by officials after they were told to proceed with programme

Naqvi defends Islamabad IG, chief commissioner after buggy ride sparks backlash - HUM News English

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has defended the Islamabad Police Inspector-General and the Islamabad Chief Commissioner after their appearance on a horse-drawn buggy at an Independence Day parade at D-Chowk triggered widespread criticism on social media. The two senior officials, Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman retired Lt Sohail Ashraf and Islamabad Police Inspector General of Police Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, were seen travel…

I-Day event: 'Royal' buggy ride by bureaucrats sparks public outcry

ISLAMABAD: A ceremonial horse-drawn buggy ride by Islamabad’s Inspector General of Police (IGP) and Chief Commissioner at an Independence Day event has triggered a public backlash, with citizens and social media users criticising the display as a symbol of official privilege and a disconnect from the hardships faced by ordinary people. Islamabad IGP Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi and Chief Commissioner Sohail Ashraf came under criticism after footage emer…