Amraiz Khan
Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said that welfare of destitute and disenfranchised strata is the responsibility of the government and effective measures have been taken for bringing the less privileged segment of the society into the mainstream. “Scope of the shelter home and almonries are being further expanded to every nook and crony of the province.”
Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar was talked with Punjab Minister for Baitul Mal and Social Welfare Syed Yawar Abbas Bukhari who called on Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar and discussed matters of mutual interest with him. Initiatives taken for the welfare of less privileged segments of the society were discussed during the meeting. Syed Yawar Abbas also apprised the chief minister of the performance of his department.
The chief minister said that destitute and indigents were intentionally kept away from the benefits of development and progress during the previous regimes. He said that no former government had paid attention on the welfare of the less privileged segment of the society and their demand and requirements were badly ignored. The incumbent government under the leadership of PM Imran Khan has supported the weak segment of the society. Time has come to award equal right to the deprived segment of the society besides fulfilling their genuine demands. He said that free medical treatment is being provided to the acid victims by the government first time in the history of the country. Interest-free loans have been arranged for their self-employment and skill development. The present government came into power for serving the people. New projects of public welfare will be launched. He said that we are public servant instead of rulers. Syed Yawar Abbas Bukhari briefed the CM about the ongoing public welfare projects. He said that all out measures have been taken for the rehabilitation of the common man.
On the other hand, Chief Minister Usman Buzdar took personal interest and resolved the issue of plots transfer in Multan Journalists Colony. The journalists’ community of Multan has thanked the chief minister for solving this matter. President Multan Press Club Shakil Anjum said that the CM has fulfilled the responsibility of representing Southern Punjab. Usman Buzdar has always taken keen interest in solving the problems of journalist community, he added. Usman Buzdar by resolving the transfer problem of plots has won their hearts. Multan is the second home of Usman Buzdar and the journalists from the city of saints are like his family members.
Assembly of PML-N and PPP called on Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar at his office today. MPA Syed Abbas Ali Shah and Tahir Bashir Cheema were also present on the occasion. Assembly members inquired after Usman Buzdar and expressed well wishes for him. Usman Buzdar thanked the assembly members for inquiring after him.
