KABUL (Pajhwok): Interior Minister Khalifa Sirajuddin Haqqani has urged officials in southeastern Paktika province to prioritise public service and fulfil their responsibilities properly, saying official positions should not be sought for promotion or material gain.
He made the remarks during a meeting with provincial officials and tribal elders on Sunday, during his visit to the province, the police headquarters said in a statement.
Haqqani gave officials instructions on protecting and strengthening the system and properly carrying out their duties.
Referring to experiences from the past revolution, Haqqani said: “One of the reasons we failed to achieve our objectives during that period was shortcomings in fulfilling responsibilities. Therefore, every official should consider their responsibilities as important as managing their own household and perform their duties with the understanding that any negligence in official work can affect the strength of the entire ranks.”
He added that the spirit of sincerity, pure intentions and commitment to objectives that existed during the jihad should also be maintained at the current stage of the system.
Haqqani said officials should not seek to fulfil their responsibilities for higher positions or material benefits. Instead, they should serve the people in accordance with Sharia and their administrative obligations.
“Material desires can divert a person from their original path, and returning to it can then become difficult. Therefore, officials need to strengthen the spirit of contentment and self-sufficiency within themselves so that Allah places blessings in what He has bestowed upon them,” he was quoted as saying.
Paktika Governor Mullah Mehrullah Hamad briefed the meeting on the province’s administrative, security and public service challenges and needs, as well as issues related to improving the organisation of affairs.
Police Chief Qari Aminullah Tayyib also assured the meeting that efforts would continue to maintain security, protect people’s lives and property, and improve coordination among security forces.
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