Hits back at critics amid corruption allegations; Vows action against any minister if evidence of corruption is presented
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday said political narratives, allegations and criticism had a limited “shelf life”, asserting that public service and development work ultimately determined electoral success.
She was speaking at a Honhaar Scholarship and laptop distribution ceremony at Government Comprehensive High School in Jhelum.
During her address, Maryam said voters did not support political narratives but instead judged political parties by their public service record. She cited the PML-N’s victories in recent local elections in Sahiwal and Gujranwala, despite opposition parties having “joined hands” against her.
“No matter how much you talk or how many claims you make, if you have not served the people, there comes a day when you are deprived [of public support],” she said.
“If some people have objections and are levelling allegations of corruption against the Punjab government, why don’t they resign from the cabinet?” the provincial chief executive said, in an apparent reference to Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Chaudhry Salik’s recent allegations of corruption against the Punjab government.
Maryam Nawaz challenged critics of her government over corruption allegations, questioning why “dissatisfied” ministers continue holding office instead of resigning.
“Those who have a problem should resign. Why are they sitting there as ministers?” the provincial chief executive said while addressing an event in Jhelum on Tuesday. The chief minister also highlighted the establishment of Nawaz Sharif Schools of Eminence, saying they were comparable to expensive private schools.
She said the schools offered facilities such as air-conditioned classrooms, computer laboratories, artificial intelligence laboratories and science laboratories, along with qualified faculty.
She announced that 300 Nawaz Sharif Schools of Eminence would be established, with work on the initiative in Jhelum scheduled to begin on Dec 15.
