Pakistan, July 12 -- ISLAMABAD, July 12 - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif revealed on Friday that he dismissed several corrupt and incompetent officers from top government posts despite receiving "calls from across the country" requesting favors. Speaking to students at the Uraan Pakistan Summer Internship Program, he emphasized that his government would not tolerate corruption, no matter the pressure.

He said officers from Grade 20 to 22 were removed purely on the basis of merit. "Even before decisions are implemented, the phone calls for recommendations start coming in," he remarked. However, he asserted that his administration stood firm and acted on merit and performance, not personal influence.

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