Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar and Speaker Punjab Assembly Ch Pervaiz Elahi on Saturday discussed matters of mutual interest, political situation and projects of public welfare as well as working relationship between the two parties.
Both the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to serve the people of the Punjab and said that journey of public service will be taken ahead with more speed. They said that both the allies will remain together and no one will be allowed to create hurdle in the mission of providing relief to the people.
Chief Minister Usman Buzdar said that PML-Q is PTI’s ally and they are working together. The opposition has always tried to do point-scoring at every critical juncture, including coronavirus pandemic. He lauded the services of Ch Pervaiz Elahi for conducting the parliamentary proceedings of the House in an efficient manner. He said that Pervaiz Elahi has set a new precedent by running the House in a balanced manner and his parliamentary services are commendable.
Pervaiz Elahi said that the Punjab government has presented a better and balanced budget in such a difficult economic situation. He also congratulated Chief Minister Usman Buzdar and his team for presenting the tax-free budget. Elahi said that he is seeing Punjab moving fast on the road to progress and development. He said that PML-Q is the ally of PTI and will remain so. He said that the opposition put the project of public welfare of his tenure on hold out of their ego. “The opposition has no credibility among the people. Serving the people is our mission,” he added. Provincial Law Minister Raja Basharat and Secretary Punjab Assembly Muhammad Khan Bhatti were also present on the occasion.
Separately, Provincial Minister Ajmal Cheema called on Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar at CM’s Office. Cheema apprised Buzdar about the problems of his area. The chief minister while assuring him a speedy solution of these problems, said respect of assembly members is respect of the chief minister. The speed of development work in the constituencies of elected representatives will be further accelerated and no compromise will be made on the quality, he said, adding that public representatives should regularly monitor the development projects in their respective areas. He said that continuous efforts should be made for the redressal of peoples’ grievances of their respective areas.
Later, Provincial Parliamentary Secretary for Human Rights Sardar Mahindar Pal Singh met with Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar and thanked him for taking personal interest in the solving the minorities’ problems. He said that exemplary steps have been taken by Punjab government under the leadership of Usman Buzdar for the welfare of minorities. He further maintained that government has won the hearts of the minorities by allocating funds for the repair and renovation of the worship places of minorities. He thanked Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar for the approval of budget for the construction of Baba Guru Nanak University in Nankana Sahib.
Usman Buzdar said that all possible resources will be provided for the welfare of the minorities of the province. “PTI government has the vision for the betterment and welfare of minorities of the province. Equal opportunities of education and development are being provided to the minorities of Punjab,” he said, adding that minorities living in Pakistan have equal rights as described in the constitution of Pakistan. Religious places of minorities will be taken care of besides safeguarding their rights, he said, adding that stipends worth billions of rupees have been provided for the bright minority students. The role of minorities in the development and construction of Pakistan is commendable, he added.
