Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Usman Buzdar on Saturday said that controlling inflation is the foremost priority of his government.
The CM said he assumed charge in difficult situation but remained determined. There are challenges but we will go to people after resolving all the problems, he said. Usman Buzdar said circumstances are improving and there is nothing to be worried.
Punjab is changing and good news have started coming for people, he said while adding that it is his mission to take the province to the pinnacle of progress.
Earlier, Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar had launched LDA Insaf Web Portal and Mobile App to facilitate citizens to register their plaints or submit applications online without any hassle of having to visit the office of the Lahore Development Authority (LDA).
Speaking at the launching ceremony of the LDA insaf portal, he had termed this initiative an important step for redressal of citizens’ plaints without any impediment. Besides, he elaborated, an online appointment can also be secured for visiting the LDA office with its help.
Meanwhile, Punjab bChief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar chaired a special meeting of the apex committee to review security arrangements for Muharramul Haram.
The CM directed that implementation of corona SOPs be ensured for congregations and processions and added that foolproof security arrangements will be made for masajid, imam bargahs and worship places. Implementation of code of conduct be ensured during Muharram-ul-Haram and observation of corona SOPs be ensured as well, he said. We will soon overcome corona but precaution is very much necessary, he continued. The restriction of face masks during congregations be ensured as any violation could cause re-spread of the virus, he said.
The CM directed to remove encroachments on the routes of processions along with the implementation of rule of law in the province in the month of Muharram-ul-Haram. He said that every possible step will be taken for the promotion of religious harmony and eradication of sectarianism. He directed that action will be taken against the elements involved in spreading sectarianism through social media.
The services of Pakistan Army will also be obtained for ensuring law & order in Muharram-ul-Haram. The meeting was briefed by health, home departments and experts.
Corps Commander Lahore Lt-Gen. Majid Ehsan, GOC 10 Division Maj-Gen. Aniqur Rahman, DG Rangers Maj-Gen Amir Majeed and other military officials attended the meeting.
Provincial ministers Raja Basharat, Dr Yasmin Rashid, Chief Secretary, ACS (Home), IG Police, secretaries of specialized healthcare, information and higher education departments, Prof. Mian Muhammad Awais, Prof. Dr Saira Afzal and others also attended the meeting.
