Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has removed Jhelum Deputy Commissioner Mir Raza Ozgen from his position after the postponement of intermediate computer science examinations in the district ahead of her scheduled visit.
The decision came after the Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE Rawalpindi) postponed the morning and evening computer science papers of the Intermediate Second Annual Examinations 2026.
The examinations were originally scheduled for November 10. However, following a recommendation from the district administration, the board shifted both papers in Jhelum to November 30, citing administrative arrangements for the chief minister's visit.
Maryam Nawaz took notice of the decision and ordered the immediate removal of Deputy Commissioner Mir Raza Ozgen. She said she had already directed all district administrations to ensure that her official visits did not disrupt public activities or create difficulties for citizens.
The Punjab government subsequently transferred Ozgen and directed him to report to the Services and General Administration Department (S&GAD). Asma Ijaz, a BS-19 officer of the Pakistan Administrative Service, has been appointed as the new Deputy Commissioner of Jhelum.
The chief minister also directed the education authorities to conduct the postponed examinations according to their original schedule.
As a result, students appearing in the Intermediate Second Annual Examinations will take their computer science papers on November 10 instead of November 30.
The earlier postponement applied only to Jhelum district. Examinations in other districts under BISE Rawalpindi were not affected.
Maryam Nawaz criticised the district administration for allowing arrangements for her visit to interfere with students' examinations. She maintained that students should not suffer because of official visits.
Following the incident, Maryam Nawaz issued fresh instructions to commissioners, deputy commissioners, regional police officers and district police officers throughout Punjab.
She directed officials not to close markets, shops, businesses or other commercial activities during her visits.
Authorities were also instructed not to seal residential streets or restrict the movement of residents under the pretext of security arrangements.
The chief minister emphasised that security arrangements should remain discreet and should not disturb routine public life.
She warned that officials who fail to follow these instructions could face strict disciplinary action.
