Pakistan, Oct. 18 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Saturday said public service required timely decisions, professional integrity and the courage to take risks, adding that she remained unfazed by criticism despite facing more criticism than praise.

"Every decision taken by the chief minister can bring a change in the lives of millions of people," she said while addressing participants of the Common Training Programme from the Sindh government on Oct 17.

The chief minister said the responsibilities of the chief minister's office were demanding, with new challenges emerging every day. She stressed that public officials could not afford to waste time, adding that punctuality and efficient decision-making were essential to g...