Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif extended her felicitation to all Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidates for their success in the by-elections. She paid tribute to the voters for their active participation and commitment to democracy by exercising their right to vote. In her statement, the CM said the success of PML-N candidates for the national and provincial assemblies was testament to people’s confidence in PML-N policies, adding that conscious people had proved that they were fully aware of the correct use of their vote. The chief minister said people had come to know that the leadership of PML-N Quaid Nawaz Sharif was necessary for their development. Maryam Nawaz Sharif said that Punjab would be taken forward, a journey of development will be faster every day. She highlighted that the PML-N was a real representative party of people. People had given it full confidence in transparent elections. The CM also appreciated the efforts of the administration, police and other institutions for the peaceful conduct of the by-elections.
Moreover, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Monday that the Punjab government had started implementing an Environment-Friendly Grand Plan before the Earth Day. In her message on Earth Day 2024, the CM said the Earth Day is being celebrated in Punjab at divisional and district levels, adding that No to Plastic campaign has been started today. The use of plastic bags will be banned across Punjab from June 5, he mentioned. The CM said that No to plastic messages are being released on Earth Day, and a special campaign has been launched on the national and social media in this regard. She appealed to people, including shopkeepers, shopping malls, restaurants, and ovens to support the campaign of not using plastic bags, to improve human health and to contribute to the elimination of smog. Do not use plastic bags and other plastic items, especially food and drinking utensils in homes, she appealed. The chief minister also requested the citizens and media to highlight the important issue of the protection of environment and human health, and help make this campaign successful. She highlighted that special lectures and training workshops were being organized for the students and educational institutions for environmental improvement on Earth Day.
