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Express Tribune
15-05-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
CM doubles Kissan Card loan limit
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has increased the limit of loan through Kissan Card to Rs300,000 from Rs150,000 and announced a subsidy of up to 95 per cent on the solarisation of agricultural tube wells. Addressing a ceremony at the Kala Shah Kaku Rice Research Institute, she also announced the launching of an SMS and helpline system for farmers who do not possess the card. She announced that green tractors would be provided at subsidy to 20,000 farmers next year along with the establishment of agricultural machinery rental centres in every tehsil. The chief minister also congratulated the farmers on the success of Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos and commended the performance of all government institutions. She added, "The reduction of inflation from 40% to almost zero is no less than a miracle. During my visit to Lahore, a woman congratulated me on the reduction in vegetable prices. Onions, which used to sell at Rs300 per kg in Punjab, are now available at Rs50." She said reduction in the flour and bread prices had benefited the people. The chief minister said, "Those who tried to create a fissure between the farmers and the government failed miserably. The farmers of Punjab are benefiting from the historic package. The farmers did not listen to the baseless propaganda and grew wheat on my appeal. I assured the farmers to grow wheat without fear and the government would not allow any loss accruing to them." She added, "Instead of support price of wheat, direct subsidy is being given to the farmers. I want to put all the resources at the disposal of our farmers, but some tough decisions need to be made to create a balance in the economy. A support worth Rs5,000 per acre is being given to the wheat farmers. The Punjab government is striving the utmost to reduce the cost of seed, manure, pesticides, electricity bills of tube wells and diesel." She said 85% of the loans acquired through the Kissan Card had been repaid. She maintained, "Earlier, green tractors were available during the tenure of Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and now, when the government of Nawaz Sharif came to power once again, green tractors are being given to the farmers." The CM said the growers were getting abundant fertilisers at reasonable prices. She outlined, "Due to early sowing, cotton crop will increase by 30 to 40% and its production will be six million bales this year. The farmers do not be misled by anyone as the government will lend them complete support and will also redress their difficulties and grievances. The coming year will bring more improvement and prosperity." The chief minister launched the scheme for wheat farmers by giving tractors and cash grant in the ceremony. She also inspected latest Chinese tractors on the occasion.
Business Recorder
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Lahore Development Plan: Punjab CM inspects various zones
LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday paid surprise visits to different areas of Lahore and inspected various zones under the Lahore Development Plan. The citizens congratulated Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on the success of Operation 'Bunyan-un-Marsus.' The chief minister raised slogans of Pakistan Zindabad. She suddenly reached a vegetable shop and checked rates of various commodities. She made surprise visits to various projects yesterday and reviewed their construction quality. She inspected under-construction roads, streets and drainage projects. She directed to ensure quality in the under-completion projects at all costs. She directed to ensure timely completion of Lahore Development Plan. She conversed with the local citizens and inquired about ongoing development projects. The citizens expressed their gratitude to the chief minister for launching Lahore Development Plan. She made a surprise visit to a vegetable shop after inspecting Lahore Development Plan project. She hugged a woman and asked about the rates of vegetables. She inquired about the rates of onions, bitter gourd, potatoes, cabbage and guar beans. On the inquisition of the chief minister, a woman told her about reduction of vegetables prices. She also checked official price list at the vegetable shop. She said, 'It gives me immense worry all day long that edibles do not become expensive for the people.' She called a little child close to her and expressed her affection. She also visited a market in the Chauburji area. The shopkeepers expressed their pleasant surprise after seeing the Chief Minister among them. The citizens told her about the newly built road of the market which remained broken and deteriorated for a long period of time. The CM said, 'I myself wanted to pay a visit to different areas so as to inspect the condition of streets and roads of Lahore. I feel profound rejoice to serve the citizens.' She also inquired about the citizens well-being. She inquired about cleanliness arrangements and other projects. The citizens prayed for her and Muhammad Nawaz Sharif's well-being. A citizen while talking to the Chief Minister apprised her that no Chief Minister in the past had ever inquired them about their well-being and other problems. They highly appreciated her for paying a visit to inspect ongoing development projects. The citizens remarked that their streets remained in a dilapidated condition and there was dirt all around for long. They prayed for good health and long life of Nawaz Sharif. They appreciated the chief minister's vision for launching development projects not only in Lahore but across Punjab as well. The citizens acknowledged that their street was built after 40 years within a short span of 15 days only. The chief minister said that she paid a visit as she herself wanted to ensure that the streets and roads are built within stipulated time frame. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
04-05-2025
- General
- Business Recorder
Punjab CM launches ‘Apni Zameen, Apna Ghar' programme
LAHORE: 'As many as 300 more houses are being built every day in Punjab for the homeless people,' said Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif while formally inaugurating e-portal of 'Apni Zameen, Apna Ghar' Programme by pressing a button. The CM added, 'People can apply for free plots on the e-portal: She highlighted, '2000 plots will be given in 23 housing schemes in 19 districts across Punjab.' The Chief Minister said, 'Under 'Apni Zameen, Apna Ghar' Programme, homeless people will be given free 03 marla plots. Those who get plots in the draw under this programme will also get loans to construct their houses. In Phase-I of the programme free plots will be given in Jhelum, Pattoki, Mamun Kanjan, Lodhran and Renala Khurd.' 'Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar' Program: New records set for constructing houses in short span The Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said, 'Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar' programme is very close to my heart. Providing shelter to homeless people is the vision of Quaid Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, who gets very much pleased when listening about completion of houses for the homeless people.' She said, 'In a short period of 06 months, approximately 34000 houses are being built, 2000 have already been completed. These are not 34000 houses but prayers.' She flagged, 'I congratulate all those who built houses under 'Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar' programme. This programme is the easiest and 03-month grace parade has also been set for the construction of houses. Repayment of loans has also started in instalments.' She lamented, 'There are people across Punjab who do not have land to build houses. Initially, 2000 people will get free plots, for which they can apply on The Chief Minister said, 'Until today, governments have not been able to build 34000 houses even during their full tenures.' She added, 'Feeling of security comes with your own house, but unfortunately it is very difficult for a common man to easily manage a house. Under the programme, plot owners from 01 to 10 marla can apply for a loan to build their own houses.' Provincial Minister Housing Bilal Yasin explained the details of 'Apni Zameen, Apna Ghar' project. He said, 'Rs36 billion loan is being provided to build houses for 33500 people under 'Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar' Programme. People of Punjab are grateful to Chief Minister for the launch of 'Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar' Programme.' Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
13-04-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Maryam advocates prioritising girls education
Listen to article Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Saturday forcefully advocated the right to education for every single child while proposing forming educational policy, teaching strategies and measures for promoting education with mutual cooperation. She addressed the fourth edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2025, delivering a powerful speech centred on education reforms, women's empowerment, and global unity. "Every child should enter school, stay in school and achieve success," said the chief minister in her historic speech titled, "Revolutionary Power of Education" at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2025. She added, "Vision of Friends of Education is to promote dignified diplomacy for the welfare of people, not the state." The chief minister invited top Turkish universities to establish campuses in Punjab, and said, "Turkish institutions should establish top centers for youth in Punjab." She added, "Mutual partnership with Turkiye and exchange program will lay the foundation for a bright future." She highlighted, "We want a future that not only Pakistan but also the future generations of Turkiye could be proud of." The Punjab chief minister said, "Collectively, we can do anything that seems difficult individually." She added, "Convening the Anatolian Diplomacy Forum under the leadership of the Turkish First Lady is a welcome development." She underscored, "The Anatolian Diplomacy Forum is a successful model of women's leadership. Together, we can solve all problems." She noted, "Success stories echo in other countries too. I am serving as a female Chief Minister in Pakistan's largest province." She said, "Revolutionary reforms are the foundation of our education policy." She added, "Education, justice, dignity and equal opportunities for women and children are our top priority." She underscored, "I want a unique style of governance in Punjab that is effective in every way." The chief minister said, "Social injustices deprive children of the right to explore their full potential." She added, "Education is not just a department but an expression of hope." She flagged, "We started the reforms from schools. Three-time Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and three-time Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif laid a solid foundation for development and reforms in Punjab." She said, "The brilliant achievements of Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif in the fields of education, health, infrastructure and social development are a beacon of light for me." She added, "As the chief minister, I was not only faced with the improvement of buildings in educational institutions, but also with the challenge of changing the traditional thinking." She remarked, "The changing technology and education demand effective educational reforms. By the grace of Allah Almighty, school education reforms have begun in Punjab in a historic way. The aim of educational reforms in Punjab is not only literacy but also the learning freedom and a bright future." She highlighted, "I am directly supervising the educational reforms to make them effective. More than 4,000 primary schools across the province are being upgraded to elementary level. The aim of elementary upgradation of primary schools is the continuation of children's education after the fifth grade." She said, "Digital learning rooms are being set up in 6,000 schools to combine technology and education. The time of blackboard, chalk and duster is over, now Punjab students will learn science and technology through digital screens." She added, "I consider myself not only the Chief Minister of Punjab but also the ambassador of education. I think of myself as a mother of every student of Punjab especially for the girls' education." She underscored, "My mission is to eradicate poverty; no child should be left behind due to gender; backward areas or social barriers." Madam Chief Minister noted, "School Nutrition Program is successfully underway to address malnutrition in students especially girls in remote and under-served districts of Punjab." She said, "Girl students are most affected by the problem of malnutrition. It gives me pleasure that malnourished children in Punjab schools are receiving milk packs daily." She added, "Reforms in education are not limited to just curriculum or teaching materials, but the qualifications of the teacher are also important. After years, regular recruitment of teachers is being started in Punjab. 30,000 new teachers are being recruited in Punjab purely on merit basis and with complete transparency." She flagged, "A permanent institution has been established for the training of teachers and preparation of curriculum. Focus is being given on teacher training and curriculum development to align them with the educational goals of the new century." She said, "The center and axis of educational reforms in Punjab are only students. A learning model is being introduced keeping in mind the individual needs of each student. Work is being done on an educational platform according to the ability of each student using artificial intelligence." She added, "An Internet city named after her father is being built. Pakistan's first Artificial Intelligence University is also being established in the heart of Punjab." She narrated the story of two students from Punjab that personally affected her a lot. She said, "Nida's letter from a village of Kasur, based on her desire to acquire knowledge, inspired me to start 'Honahar' (Meritorious) Scholarship Program." She added, "Nida and her young husband were unable to bear the educational expenses, but they continued to dream of getting education. Nida, on receiving Honahar Scholarship, was the first girl in her family to reach university. The Meritorious Scholarship Program has been established for 50,000 hardworking and capable students of Punjab to acquire higher education without worrying for the dues. I feel proud that 50% of the merit scholarships are given to female students." She said, "Daughters are not just students but also future leaders, scientists and builders of the nation." She lamented, "Akram's father from south Punjab had to sell his only source of income to pay the fees for one semester because Mohammad Akram's father did not have money to pay the fees for the second semester." She highlighted, "Thanks to the merit scholarship, students like Akram can continue their education. The 2,000 students who received the merit scholarships are those who have been deprived of the shadow of their father's kindness, and the parents of 91 children are not alive." She noted, "Meritorious Scholarship is not just a statistic, but there are unimaginable painful stories behind it. Every child does not just come to class to study, but also brings sorrows of life and dreams. These heart-touching stories of Merit Scholarships are creating a new light of hope. With Merit scholarships, we are laying the foundation of a new future." Madam Chief Minister said, "Education can give us strength, pride, hope and the foundation of a bright future. Education is the greatest force that establishes social equality." She added, "The challenges we face are not limited to borders, but we think about the Palestinian mothers searching for their children under the rubble. We also have to think about the Afghan girls and the Sudanese refugees who are deprived of schools. Chains of prejudice, Kashmiri children who broke the law are a test of our conscience and a crisis of humanity." She highlighted, "Turkiye has provided a valuable opportunity to think about children's education. Turkish First Lady H.E Eiman Erdogan is convinced about children through dignified diplomacy." She vowed, "The people of Punjab and I reiterate our moral support for children and women in difficulty. We will be the voice of the helpless classes in the halls of power and on the streets. Anatolia Diplomacy Forum is not just carrying the burden of performance but also the weight of history." Turkish president Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and First Lady Emine Erdogan during her visit to Antalya, Turkiye. President Erdogan warmly welcomed the chief minister and thanked her for participating in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2025, Express News reported. He inquired about the health of her father Nawaz Sharif and expressed his best wishes. Maryam Nawaz conveyed a message of goodwill from her father and thanked the Turkish president for extending the invitation to attend the forum. Earlier, Maryam Nawaz also held a special meeting with Turkey's First Lady, Emine Erdogan. Both leaders discussed matters of mutual interest and exchanged messages of goodwill.
