Lahore (Web Desk/Agencies): Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari on Thursday said that it is often said that governments cannot perform in their first year, but the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has raised the flag of success in both the Centre and Punjab within a year.
Addressing a press conference Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq, she said that the Punjab government has delivered results in its very first year, sending a message to all provinces to compete in the politics of service. When people have nothing to say, they only resort to abuses.
The minister said that under the leadership of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the performance of the Punjab government in the past year is a remarkable example of success and public service.
She added that February holds special significance in the country’s history.
“After the February 8, 2024 elections, the country was on the verge of default, but on February 26, Maryam Nawaz took the oath as chief minister and brought stability to Punjab,” Azma said.
She claimed that CM Maryam Nawaz launched more than 90 historic projects for the people of Punjab during the last one year.
“If any province requires a performance report of Maryam Nawaz’s 365 days in office, the provincial government is willing to send it as a gift,” the minister said.
Azma Bukhari further said that the PML-N’s performance is their distinguishing mark and it will continue to be.
“The upcoming year will be even better than the previous one. Punjab government’s r only priority is public service”, She added.
Speaking on the occasion, Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq said that the ‘Clean Punjab’ initiative benefits both the rich and the poor equally.
“We have earned the public’s trust through cleanliness and infrastructure development,” the minister said.
He mentioned that master plans for all districts of Punjab are nearing approval. Soon, every city in Punjab will have a modern system for sanitation and sewerage.
“In Lahore’s development plan, all informal settlements will also be provided with proper sewerage and other development works, Zeeshan Rafiq said.
He said that CM Maryam Nawaz assigned them the task of ensuring cleanliness in all cities and villages.
"As of today, 140 out of Punjab’s 154 tehsils have been outsourced, while waste management companies are operating directly in the remaining 14 tehsils," the minister said.
Zeeshan Rafiq added that cleanliness has benefited the economy and the people of Punjab.
“Under the ‘Clean Punjab’ project, more than 125,000 jobs will be provided, and so far, over 91,000 jobs have already been given,” the minister stated.
