Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has publicly criticized senior officials in Islamabad for arriving at an Independence Day event in a ceremonial horse-drawn buggy. The officials, including the city’s chief commissioner and inspector general of police, faced backlash after the incident was shared on social media. Sharif warned that such displays of extravagance could harm public trust in government institutions. The incident occurred during a national celebration marking Pakistan’s independence on August 14. The prime minister’s advisory highlights concerns over the use of public resources for symbolic gestures rather than practical governance. The controversy has sparked discussions about the balance between ceremonial traditions and fiscal responsibility in public administration.