Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif took notice of death of a young man due to kite string in Faisalabad. She ordered to investigate the incident and take strict action against the responsible. The chief minister expressed her concern and indignation over failure to prevent kite flying. She said, “Kite flying has become a bloody sport and a punishable crime. She added, “It cannot be allowed to put a citizens life at risk for fun. She directed the authorities concerned to take effective measures to deal with the menace of kite flying.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has expressed grief and sorrow over the death of three people in a tractor-rickshaw collision in Dogranwala area of Gujranwala. She prayed for forgiveness and higher ranks for the deceased, and for complete and speedy recovery of the injured. She said, “May Allah grant the deceased a high place in Jannat and grant patience to the bereaved family. She directed the authorities concerned to provide the best treatment facilities to the injured. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has decided to constitute a Sports Advisory Council and former players and students would be its members. The CM has also decided to reconstitute Punjab Sports Board and directed to avail the services of national and international coaches for the promotion of sports and training. She presided over a meeting at the Sports Department .