Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, chairing the 11th meeting of the provincial cabinet on Tuesday, said that they were bringing solar system for 45 lakh consumers who spend up to 500 units.
She said, ”Due to increase in electricity bills, there is anxiety among the public, together with my team, have found a solution.”
The Cabinet paid tribute to Madam Chief Minister for fixing flour rates for the first time. She acknowledged, ”Despite not buying wheat, it is not easy to control flour prices.” She highlighted,”I called my team immediately when the price of flour increased by Rs 200.”
The Chief Minister said that monitoring and implementation are necessary to keep flour cheap. She said that Food Minister should spend 16 hours a day on controlling rates of essential commodities.”
She noted,”The individual performance of the Food Minister is heavy on that of the entire cabinet.”
Madam Chief Minister said,”Everyone has to move forward with hard work.” She noted,”In 4 months, Punjab’s young cabinet has shown excellent performance.” She highlighted,”Social Economic Registry of Punjab is starting work.”
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said,”Tax withdrawal for the protected consumers is welcome.” She noted that it is very important to protect interests the poor.
The Cabinet approved issuance of notification regarding a standard version of the Holy Quran, and accorded approval to hire University of Health Sciences for conducting MD CAT 2024 exam.
A new method of appointment and posting of Divisional Directors of Education (Colleges) and Principals in Government Colleges was also approved by the Cabinet, besides the approval of abolition of two-year Pharmacy Assistant Course (Registration of Pharmacy Apprentices) under the Pharmacy Act, 1967.
As an important initiative of the Punjab government to ensure protection of the environment, the Cabinet approved amendment to Boilers and Pressure Vessels Ordinance 2002, under which no substandard oil can be used.
The Cabinet also approved Amendments to Punjab Mining Concession Rules 2002, besides the approval of establishment of Monitoring and Evaluation Directorate in the Department of Law and Parliamentary Affairs.
Approval was also given by the Cabinet to signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Punjab and the World Food Programme.
