Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that obstacles always come across during the course of change but our spirits and resolve are very high.
“We will continue to undertake mission of rendering public service without caring for hurdles. PTI government believes in doing politics of truth and is not convinced by false claims. Those doing politics of unrest will never succeed in their nefarious designs,” he added.
Artificial projects were being launched in previous tenures and our government abolished this wrong tradition, he said. “Now, projects are only formulated keeping in mind needs of the masses,” he maintained. Funds allocated for progress and prosperity of south Punjab cannot be utilized for any other purpose but for their welfare. Previous governments diverted funds being allocated for south Punjab to other projects. People of south Punjab lived in a state of poverty and distress during previous tenures, he lamented. Previous rulers under the garb of progress duped the people of south Punjab. PTI government has allocated 35 percent funds in budget for the uplift of south Punjab. PTI government will spend funds earmarked for south Punjab only for the progress and prosperity of people and will make south Punjab a role model with regard to progress, concluded Usman Buzdar.
Anti-Corruption Day: Usman Buzdar in his message on International Anti-Corruption Day has said that corruption weakened the foundations of Pakistan and it amounts to social cruelty. Those doing corruption not only usurps the rights of public but also commits treason with their position and the country. Corruption causes unrest and disappointment in the society, he added. It is the mission of PTI government to fully eradicate corruption, he added. By maintaining transparency in government affairs, eliminating corruption and adopting policy of better service delivery has improved image of the country at international level. There is no room for corrupt persons in new Pakistan as zero tolerance policy has been adopted against corruption, he maintained. Corruption-free new Pakistan will be formed under the vibrant and transparent leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan. All segments of society will have to work in collaboration with the government to make sincere struggle for complete elimination of corruption. PTI government has steadfastly resolved to ensure transparency in every sector, he stressed. New Pakistan will be completely purged from corruption and will depict the dream of Allama Iqbal and thought of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Today we express our firm resolve that we will advance forward with good intentions and honesty in order to root out the scourge of corruption from the country, concluded Chief Minister.
Meanwhile, FIEDMC Chairman Mian Kashif Ashfaq called on Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar. Kashif Ashfaq briefed him on the pace of progress and development for setting up preferential economic zone named Allama Iqbal Industrial City Faisalabad under CPEC. He also briefed Usman Buzdar about arrangements being made for the inauguration of Allama Iqbal Industrial City. Usman Buzdar while expressing his views on this occasion said that Allama Iqbal Industrial City will prove to be a game-changer in connection with expediting the process of industrialization in Punjab.
The interests shown by foreign investors in Allama Iqbal Industrial City is welcoming, he added. Punjab government has provided a conducive environment for the promotion of investment across the province. All possible steps will be taken to provide security to the investors. Chief Minister also directed that construction of road should be started at the earliest in order to link Allama Iqbal Industrial City with Sahianwala Interchange and arrangements for the inauguration of Allama Iqbal Industrial City should be completed as soon as possible, concluded Usman Buzdar.
Kashif Ashfaq said that it is the first preferential economic zone under CPEC and will be inaugurated on 26th December. More than 25 Chinese companies have made agreements for making investments in this industrial city. More Chinese and other foreign companies have also shown their interest for making investments. Prime Minister Imran Khan will inaugurate Allama Iqbal Industrial City Project on 26th December.
Torture: Usman Buzdar also took notice of torture incident on elderly woman in the vicinity of Okara and also sought a report from RPO Sahiwal. He ordered early arrest of accused inflicting torture and further directed that stern legal action should be initiated against the responsible. Usman Buzdar assured that elderly woman will be provided with justice at every cost and such incidents are intolerable.
Meeting: Chief Minister Usman Buzdar also met the key holder of Roza-e-Rasool (SAW) Sheikh Noori Mohammad Ali at CM Office. Sheikh Noori Mohammad Ali prayed for the progress, prosperity, stability of Pakistan and also freedom of oppressed Kashmiri people from undue Indian occupation.
Usman Buzdar while talking on this occasion said that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are tied with each other in historical and religious relationships. Saudi Arabia is the focal point of devotion for all of us and people of Pakistan deem Saudi Arabia as their second home. Saudi Arabia always extended all out help to Pakistan in its hour of need and difficulty, he added.
Relationships with Saudi Arabia are further cemented during the tenure of Prime Minister Imran Khan, concluded Usman Buzdar. Key-holder Sheikh Noori Mohammad Ali said that he always feels pleasure after coming to Pakistan and we pray for its progress and prosperity and also hold good wishes for its people from the core of our hearts.
