Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that we are facing extraordinary circumstances in view of coronavirus pandemic.
He stated that in the wake of prevailing situation, priorities will be focused in the next fiscal year budget. During the budget for fiscal year 2020-21, health department and social sector will be given complete attention and unnecessary expenditures will further be curtailed at every level. Usman Buzdar disclosed that by adhering to strict financial discipline policy, we will focus on the welfare and progress of the common man.
CM directed to formulate comprehensive programme in order to provide relief to the masses in the next budget and added that we will not put burden on the weak segments of the society despite facing adverse financial conditions. He stressed that solid and concrete steps will be undertaken to provide facilities to the common man. He disclosed that coming 2020-21 fiscal year budget and Annual Development Programme will be based on factual statistics. Usman Buzdar also directed to focus on adopting austerity and, saving policies along with ensuring financial discipline in the budget. CM Usman Buzdar chaired a high-level meeting in which Provincial Law Minister Raja Basharat, Chief Secretary, Secretary Law, Secretary Finance and other concerned officials were also present in the meeting.
Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has directed to ensure complete implementation on the government instructions being issued relating to coronavirus and further added that government has issued SOPs for safeguarding lives of the citizens. He emphasized that it is responsibility of the citizens to act upon the SOPs in letter and spirit. Usman Buzdar stated that implementation on the SOPs will be ensured through administrative steps and no one will be allowed for committing their violation. He asserted that strict action will be taken according to law on violation of SOPs. CM underscored that lending cooperation by the masses is inevitable in order to cope up with corona challenge and we all have to give ample proof of being a responsible citizen. He stressed that we will have to learn to live with coronavirus by adhering to precautions as citizens can protect themselves and lives of their dear ones by adopting precautionary measures. He urged that by changing our social lifestyle and conduct we can prevent ourselves from coronavirus. CM maintained that under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan we are effectively combating coronavirus, locust onslaught and other challenges. CM directed concerned and other departments to ensure implementation on the steps being undertaken and guidelines issued by the government at every cost. He warned that there is no scope of showing any negligence with regard to ensuring implementation on government steps. Saving oneself and others from coronavirus is only possible by fully implementing government instructions, concluded CM Usman Buzdar.
Provincial Adviser for Economic Affairs & Planning Dr Salman Shah called on Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar at CM Office in which matters pertaining to the steps being taken for strengthening economy of the province along with improving performance of the departments came under discussion. ACS (Urbanization) and Secretary to CM (Coordination) were also present on this occasion.
Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has taken a strict notice of the news aired on the media regarding an endeavour to demolish the wall and grabbing the land of Punjab University. CM sought a report from CCPO Lahore and directed to conduct an impartial investigation of this matter along with submitting its report within 48 hours. Usman Buzdar ordered to initiate legal action against those involved in this land grabbing attempt. CM directed to meet all the legal requirements irrespective of anyone being influential.
