CM Shehbaz Sharif held meeting with Members of Parliament from Rawalpindi Division
Islamabad, Pakistan: Members of Parliament from Rawalpindi Division called on Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Shareef at Punjab House Islamabad on Sunday, said a press statement issued by government of Punjab.
Federal Ministers Ch. Nisar Ali Khan, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Sheikh Aftab Ahmed, Maryam Aurangzeb, MNA Hamza Shehbaz and other Members National and Provisional Assembly were present on this occasion.
Views were exchanged regarding development projects, public welfare programs, Kisan Package, wheat procurement campaign, Khadam- e-Punjab Rural Roads Program, Law & Order and other projects in the meeting. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that under the vibrant leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, PML (N) government is dedicatedly striving for progress and prosperity of the country and that’s why federal government has presented public-friendly, developmental budget which will bring economic prosperity in the country and completion of mega projects will bring ease for public.
He said that transparency is our hallmark and government is acting on the roadmap of economic revolution. Energy projects have been completed ahead of schedule, which is increasing power output.
He was of the view that terrorism had been overcome due to sacrifices of Police, Rangers, Pak Army and common people and law and order situation has improved in the country.
He said that our core attention is to bring prosperity in the life of common man and all-out resources have been used for his facilitation. Establishing infrastructure on latest lines has brought record investment in the country and huge amount of funds has been allocated for enhancing health, education, communication facilities, Law & Order, Smooth flow of traffic as well as sports facilities for Rawalpindi, he added.
Announcing safe city project for Rawalpindi, Shehbaz Sharif said that this project will also be launched in Multan, Sargodha, Gujranwala, Faisalabad and Bahawalpur as its funds have been earmarked.
He said that in order to provide relief to public 318 Sasty Ramzan Bazars have been set up throughout the province with the historic Ramadan Package of nine billion rupees. Decrease in the prices of fertilizers and interest free loans have benefited small cultivators. For the first time in the 70 years history of Pakistan, billions of rupees have been saved from development projects which are further used in other development schemes. He said that all the DHQ hospitals of the province are provided with new CT scan machines and high standard medicines.
CM Shehbaz Sharif said that results of By-elections are a proof of public trust on PML (N) and its policies. He directed public representatives and leaders of Pakistan Muslim League (N) to keep their attention focused on public service instead embroiled in political confrontation, according to the expectations of the national leadership. He said performance of our four years is a proof that international organizations are counting Pakistan in the most developing economic powers. He said that Sahiwal coal power project of 1320 MW has set international record by starting production of electricity within just 22 months and trial of its second plant has also started. This project with additional 660MW will collectively produce 1320 MW electricity until 10 June.
He said that despite hurdles created by sit-in trendsetters, programme of progress and prosperity of the country has been forwarded. He said that past governments have plundered national resources ruthlessly and now these so called change-mongers have tried to derail the country by conspiring against development but with the grace of Allah Almighty, sensible public have failed their conspiracy. Had such hurdles not been created, the development rate would have been much better, he sighed.
CM Shehbaz Shareef said that the standard of transparency, honesty and hard word set by PM Nawaz Sharif has become a role model. He said that CPEC has proved to be a game changer for Pakistan and everyone should avoid politics on such public welfare projects. The Chief Minister insisted public representatives to turn every stone to provide relief to the public and complete development schemes on priority basis. He said with the completion of energy projects, the country will witness the end of load shedding by the start of 2018. As we are determined to make our country developed and hopefully PMLN will again get victory in coming elections on the basis of this performance. he added.
Federal Minister Interior Chaudhary Nisar Ali Khan briefed the meeting about law and order situation and steps taken regarding security measurements. Federal & Provincial Ministers and Members Assembly presented recommendations regarding provincial budget. They also appreciated performance of Punjab government especially saving public money in development projects and transparent policies of Shehbaz Sharif.
Provincial Ministers Rana Sana Ullah, Raja Ashfaq Sarwar, Chaudhry Sher Ali, Jahangir Khanzada, Members National Assembly Malik Abrar Ahmed, Tahira Aurangzeb, Seema Jilani, Asia Naz Tanoli, PML (N) Leader Sardar Mumtaz Khan, Muhammad Hanif Abbasi, Member Punjab Assembly Raja Muhammad Hanif, Haji Umar Farooq, Shavez Khan, Raja Muhammad Ali, Iftikhar Ahmad Malik, Iftikhar Warsi, Shaukat Aziz Bhatti, Engineer Qamar-ul-Islam Raja, Chaudhary Sarfraz Afzal, Zafar Iqbal, Rahila Yahya Munawar , Zill-e-Huma, Zaib un nisa Awan, Tahseen Fawad, Lubna Rehan, Sobia Anwar Sati and other members of parliament, Chief Sectary Punjab Zahid Saeed, IG Punjab Police Usman Khattak and other senior officials were also present on the occasion.
