Says journey of development continues at brisk pace in the province
Amraiz Khan
Federal Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan called on Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar and discussed matters of mutual interest.
Both strongly condemned the Quetta blast and expressed a deep sense of sorrow over the loss of precious human lives. They also deplored the opposition’s response to the recent situation.
The CM stated that the enemy is trying to destabilize the country and asserted that the nefarious designs of the enemy will be defeated.
The nation, as well as the law enforcement agencies, has rendered invaluable sacrifices for maintaining peace and the coward enemy cannot weaken the strong commitment of the nation, he continued.
Usman Buzdar maintained that the politics of chaos and anarchy has met a natural death and the government has responded to anarchistic designs through public service. The people have rejected the negative politics while PDM has been disintegrated.
He advised the opponents to read the writing on the wall, adding that the journey of development was being moved forward with speed in the province.
Some areas were willingly neglected in the past but the incumbent government has pursued a vision of composite development so that everyone could reap the fruits of development, concluded the CM.
Meanwhile, Provincial Ministers – Muhammad Ajmal Cheema and Khayal Ahmad Kastro met CM Usman Buzdar and apprised him of the problems of their constituencies. The CM assured to early resolve the issues.
The CM said that Rs5.5 billion Ramazan Package has been offered to facilitate the people in the holy month of Ramazanul Mubarak and pointed out that Punjab is the only province where 10kg flour bag is available at Rs375 while 20kg flour bag is available at Rs860 in the open market.
Similarly, sugar is available at Rs65 per kg in Ramazan bazaars and other items are also available at subsidized rates.
The ministers are deputed to monitor the Ramazan Package and indiscriminate action was being carried out against hoarders and illegal profiteers, he added.
He asserted that illegal profiteering will not be allowed as jail is the best place for the price-hike mafia.
Meanwhile, Punjab Labour Minister Ansar Majeed Niazi called on CM Usman Buzdar and briefed him about the departmental performance and future roadmap.
The CM assured to provide every possible resource for the welfare of the labour community adding that government will continue to work for the industrial workers.
He pointed out that complete lockdown has been avoided for the sake of the labour community despite intensity in the third corona wave.
On the other hand, CM Usman Buzdar expressed a deep sense of sorrow over the death of the famous religious scholar, writer, and translator of Holy Quran Maulana Wahiduddin Khan and extended sympathies to the bereaved family.
Meanwhile, Ameen Punjab Baitul Maal Council Malik Muhammad Azam called on CM Usman Buzdar and briefed him about the organisational performance and programs.
Talking on this occasion, the CM reemphasised that the government is committed to resolving problems faced by the people adding that the welfare of the indigent stratum is a responsibility of the government.
The government has taken several steps to bring the disfranchised segments into the sphere of development, he said.
