Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said on Tuesday the PTI government was pursuing a policy of devolution of power through local government (LG) elections in Punjab.
During a meeting with Minister Local Government Mian Mahmoodur Rasheed at the Governor’s House, he said Prime Minister Imran Khan was pursuing a policy, as per his vision and promise, to strengthen the local government system in Punjab through devolution of powers to local government representatives to resolve the problems of people at their doorsteps.
Mian Mahmoodur Rasheed briefed the Governor Punjab on the legislation and preparations for LG polls in the province during the meeting.
The Punjab Governor said that LG polls would help in resolving public issues and implementing the government initiatives like provision of basic facilities to the people, adding that LG system would be an example for other provinces to follow as it would transfer power to the grass-root level for the first time.
He said the government was employing all resources to tackle the challenges faced by the country like inflation and dearness, adding that all international economic institutions were appreciative if the steps taken by the government for the economic development of Pakistan.
Sarwar said the incumbent government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan, wanted to take Pakistan ahead while the opposition was pulling it backwards.
“Unity and solidarity are need of the hour and all political and religious parties must support the government, adding that the opposition should rise beyond personal and political interests”, he urged.
He said credit due to Prime Minister’s economic team for saving Pakistan from economic bankruptcy through its successful economic policies, adding that development projects were being started on priority across the country today.
The Punjab Governor said that it was not possible to make the government bow down through protests and long-marches, adding that the government and the allies, under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan, were united and strong.
Provincial Minister for Local Government Mian Mahmoodur Rasheed, during the meeting, said the first phase of LG elections in Punjab would begin from 15th May, adding that transparency would be ensured in election. He also informed the Governor about the preparations by the PTI for local body elections.
He expressed the hope that people would vote PTI candidates to power in the coming LG elections.
