Punjab Finance Minister Hashim Jawan Bakht said this year the government will organize traditional horse and cattle show across the province while the show activities will continue for three days starting from March 10 to March 12.
Special representation will be given to cottage industries and small businesses in the Show while element of harmonization of modern technology with tradition will be highlighted in it.
This was decided in the 76th meeting of the Cabinet Standing Committee on Finance and Development at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat presided over by Punjab Finance Minister Makhdoom Hashim Jawan Bakht. Additional Chief Secretary Punjab, Chairman Planning and Development Board Secretary Finance and secretaries of relevant departments were present while Provincial Minister for Industry and Commerce Mian Aslam Iqbal attended the meeting through video link.
The minister informed the meeting that the objective of celebrating the Horse and Cattle Show with traditional fervor was to revive cultural and recreational activities after Covid-19. At this point, it is important for the government to understand that where the whole world is moving forward with Covid-19, so Pakistan must also acknowledge and move forward.
He observed that restrictions on social networking and recreational activities adversely affected adolescents and children due to Covid restrictions. It is need of hour to end this circle, he added. He said the participation of school and college students in the Show will be ensured.
More than 12 recommendations were made by various departments in the meeting, most of which were approved, including inclusion in the annual development program of roads and water supply schemes in small districts.
