Maryam announces Rs 1m aid for flood-hit Chakwal families

Maryam Announces Rs 1m Aid For Flood Hit Chakwal Families

Lauds Overseas Pakistanis’ role in development

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif visited Chakwal district on Saturday to express condolences with flood and cloud burst victims.

During meeting with the victim families, Maryam announced compensation of one million to each victim family.

While chairing a high-level meeting at DC Office Chakawal, she directed the restoration of all communication bridges besides construction of a steel bridge on Jhelum Road.

During the meeting, MPA Sultan Haider told her that his constituency was hit hard by recent monsoon rains therefore he requested the CM to compensate the people of the area on priority basis.

Maryam Nawaz directed the concerned authorities to estimates the losses and compensate the people. Meanwhile, meeting with Member of National Assembly Naseer Ahmed Abbas, Maryam Nawaz emphasised the invaluable role of overseas Pakistanis in the development of the nation. During the meeting, they discussed matters of mutual interest and the progress of development projects. The issues related to the resolution of problems faced by overseas Pakistanis were also highlighted. Malik Noor Awan, President of Pakistan Muslim League-N Japan chapter, was also present at the meeting. She reaffirmed that the PML-N firmly believes in politics of public service. She assured that all available resources are being used for the development of every region and the welfare of the people. Under the “Model Village Project,” high-quality facilities are being provided to rural areas.

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