Pakistan, Oct. 23 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has given police officers four weeks to improve the overall law and order situation, particularly crimes against women and children, warning that officers concerned would be removed if the situation failed to improve.

Chairing a special meeting on law and order, here on Thursday, attended by regional police officers (RPOs) and district police officers (DPOs) through video link, the chief minister expressed serious concern over crimes against women and children and sought detailed briefings on the security situation in every division and district.

She directed police to intensify action against corruption within the department and take strict action against officials involved...