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LAHORE: - Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari has said that a series of positive developments has begun in Pakistan, while those who wrote letters to the IMF are now in distress. Addressing a press conference at DGPR, she announced that another piece of good news for the public is on the way, which Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will soon reveal. Criticizing political opponents, Bukhari said so-called YouTubers and a “party of chaos” are disturbed by the government’s relief measures for the people.
She claimed that Chief Minister Gandapur’s position in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is under threat, with members of his own party labeling him corrupt. “Corruption stories in KP are common knowledge, yet the media and YouTubers remain silent,” she stated. “No infrastructure was built, no medicines were provided, and forests in Chitral suffered a national loss of Rs 86.
6 billion,” she added, accusing the KP government of distributing billions through the Tiger Force under the guise of hospitals, mosques, and wheat procurement. Highlighting Punjab’s efforts, Bukhari said Rs 1.11 billion in savings were passed on to the public through Ramadan bazaars.
She also noted that reforms in theaters are being met with resistance, including blackmail and legal threats from owners. “After approval from Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, a new plan will be introduced to improve theaters,” she said. On the water issue, she emphasized dialogue over public rallies.
Bukhari also shared that after Eid, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will announce a reduction in electricity prices, providing major relief during the summer. “Convincing the IMF was not easy, but it was necessary to deliver this relief,” she added. She thanked the Prime Minister on behalf of the Punjab government for halting the rapid increase in electricity bills and credited him with stabilizing the economy and averting Sri Lanka-like conditions.
CM Maryam calls for global conscience, compassion During Ramadan, Rs 3.57 billion worth of goods were sold in Punjab’s Ramadan bazaars. Around 28,000 people benefitted from Rs 30 million worth of free home deliveries.
By August, 13 new ‘Sahulat Bazaars’ will be established, and existing ones will be converted to solar energy at a cost of Rs 690 million. A mobile program titled “Sahulat on the Go” will also be launched at 14 locations. In transport, Rs 2.
2 million in overcharging fines were imposed, and Rs 1.1 million was returned to passengers. Bukhari added that all medicines will now be visibly available in markets, with a special CM desk set up for complaints.
She further mentioned that during Eid, a coordinated sanitation campaign created 100,000 job opportunities at a cost of Rs 1 billion. She demanded accountability for Rs 600 billion in federal law and order funds and called for proper audits before distributing NFC Award funds. Bukhari concluded by asserting that the PML-N’s legacy is one of development, and that this tradition will continue into the future.
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