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Business Recorder
4 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
CM Maryam, MPAs discuss welfare projects
LAHORE: 'Together, we have to make Punjab a model province, serving the people is our mission,' said Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif in a meeting with MPAs Muhammad Ahmed Khan Leghari and Naeem Akhtar Khan Bhabha to discuss progress of ongoing welfare projects, solutions to public problems and development issues of their respective constituencies. She added, 'Education and financial independence of youth are my top priorities.' She highlighted, 'We want to bring benefits of development to every section of the province.' The visiting Members of the Provincial Assembly appreciated Madam Chief Minister's ongoing development and welfare projects in the province. They acknowledged, 'Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has won hearts of people in a short span of time through her transparent governance and revolutionary initiatives.' They added, 'Kisan Card, Minority Card, Ration Card, Humat Card and Education Card are the best measures for equal participation of all in development.' They noted, 'Madam Chief Minister has also won hearts of students with Honahar scholarships, laptops and e-bikes schemes.' MPA Naeem Akhtar Khan Bhabha thanked Madam Chief Minister for starting the construction and expansion project of Multan-Vehari Road. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed the authorities concerned to start classes at Vehari Girls College on the request of Naeem Bhabha, and tasked the Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat to start these classes after the summer break. She also directed the relevant authorities to bring water scheme project to Fort Monroe on the request of MPA Muhammad Ahmed Leghari. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
CM launches Rs84b ration card scheme
The Punjab chief minister hands over the first Maryam Nawaz Ration Card to an industrial worker. Photo: express Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched the largest ration card programme in the country's history as part of a package worth Rs84 billion for industrial workers. Under the CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif Ration Card programme, monthly subsidy worth Rs3,000 will be given to the workers and miners. The workers and miners registered for social security will be able to get digital cash transfer, advance salary and rewards on the Labour Day through a bank card. In addition to other facilities, the bank card will also provide additional cash benefits and insurance. The beneficiaries will be able to get 13 additional benefits and facilities through the ration card. The chief minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of several projects for the workers. She laid the foundation stone of Social Security Hospitals in Sargodha and Kasur, along with a 50-bed facility in Rahim Yar Khan. She also laid the foundation stone of the first Maryam Nawaz Wellness Centre for workers along with a 200-bed Cardiac City for workers. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz also launched a teleclinics project for the workers across the province. She inaugurated the Taxila Labour Colonies and Sundar Estate Workers Welfare Complex. She also laid the foundation stone of a Labour Colony in Warburton and the second phase of a colony in Multan. She also conducted a lottery for motorcycles and solar panels for workers. Addressing a ceremony at the Expo Centre, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced the plan to give ration cards to 1.25 million working families. She said, "The progress in our country is due to the hard work of the labourers. Labourers work the hardest to build new roads, airports, hospitals and motorways. If the country is progressing due to the labourers and hard workers, then they should also be rewarded." She said, "The ration card is not for those who ask for arms, but for those who work 15 to 16 hours in a day." She said, "We fulfilled out promise of not causing any harm to the farmers and also did not let the price of 'Roti' increase." She added, "A lie is being spread that farmers have suffered losses, while Rs5,000 per acre is going to be given to the owners of less than 12 acres of land. Fixing the price of wheat at Rs4,000 will make Roti and flour expensive for 150 million people." The chief minister said there is tension on the border between Pakistan and India, but there is no need to worry. The Pakistan Army can combat every threat. Allah Almighty has given Pakistan, Pakistani people and the Pakistan Army the courage to encounter the enemy. She said, "I want to tell the Pakistani people that no matter which party we belong to, we should stand with the Pakistan Army on this occasion. Any enemy of Pakistan will think 10 times before attacking as everyone knows that Pakistan is a nuclear power. Pakistan was made a nuclear power by Nawaz Sharif. Meanwhile, chairing a meeting, the CM approved in principle a plan for phased construction, repair and rehabilitation projects in major cities.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Launch of Zero Poverty campaign in May
1 2 Lucknow: Chief secretary Manoj Kumar Singh on Friday announced that the formal launch of the Zero Poverty campaign by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is proposed between May 10 and 15. During the ceremony, around 30,000 beneficiaries will receive approval letters for schemes like PM Housing, CM Housing, Ration Card, Pension, CM Youth. In a video conference with divisional commissioners and district magistrates on Friday, Singh said the written examination for gram panchayat officers organised by the UP Subordinate Services Selection Commission is proposed for Apr 27. He directed officials to make necessary arrangements to ensure that both candidates and the general public were not inconvenienced in any way. The CS added that CCTV cameras and fans should be operational at exam centres, and basic facilities like drinking water and toilets should be available. In wake of hot weather, Singh said arrangements would be made for fodder and water at cattle shelters. Medicines should be available for cattle at shelters, and alternative water arrangements should be ensured in case of tubewell or submersible pump failures. Singh mentioned that a large-scale campaign should be conducted to collect fodder through donations. Singh also reviewed the progress of the CM Yuva Udyami Yojna . Principal secretary, MSME, Pranjal Yadav informed the CS that 78,427 registrations were done as of Apr 24. The target is set to benefit 1.5 lakh youths under this scheme in 2025-26.
