President’s Office Implements Strict No-Phone Policy for Visitors

In a significant security measure, the President’s Office has announced a comprehensive ban on visitors, excluding Cabinet Ministers, from carrying phones onto its premises. This policy, in effect for over two months, aims to enhance security protocols, as stated by Communication Minister Ibrahim Khaleel.

The media was taken aback during a briefing by Spokesperson Heena Waleed at the President’s Office, where they were unexpectedly instructed to leave their phones at the entrance. Responding to media concerns, the President’s Office granted temporary permission for phones to be carried in, citing a lack of prior notification.

However, it was made clear that this leniency is temporary, and all visitors, including media personnel, will be subject to the no-phone rule in future visits. Khaleel emphasized that this regulation applies universally, not just to the media but to all visitors except Cabinet Ministers and office employees.

Furthermore, it has been reported by Mihaaru that while Cabinet Ministers are exempt from the ban, other government officials and managing directors of state-owned enterprises are also prohibited from bringing phones into the President’s Office. This measure underscores the seriousness of the security protocol and its broad application within government circles.