1.Said while addressing the 27th meeting of the provincial cabinet,"Public funds are trust of the people, we are accountable to Allah Almighty." Added,"Success comes with sincere intention and hard work, this year we will work even harder than the last year." Highlighted,"We are not only giving a zero tax budget, but the largest development budget. The previous development budget was also a record, we will break all our own records. We not only gave a surplus budget of Rs 740 billion despite fulfilling IMF conditions, but also delivered by imposing emergency in the province"
2.Said,"100 new innovative programs and projects have started in Punjab, 700 roads are being built, construction and expansion of 12,000 KMs of roads is a big record." Added,"Full attention is focused on the people, there is no example of such a hefty budget in the health and education sectors in the history of the province. Free medicines will be available everywhere. We will also meet our target of providing essential facilities in government schools during this year." Underscored,"A record of cleanliness was set across the province on Eid. It is easy to increase taxes by increasing their rate, but instead we are focussing on enhancing the tax net. If we build two or four big projects, it seems as if a big job has been done, but we have brought 100 new programs. More than 40,000 houses could not be built even in 40 years but we have made them in just one year"
3.Said,"I have memorized figures related to each department in 2025-26 budget, which will prove to be an unprecedented budget in the history of the country." Added,"We will review the provision of bonus to government employees based on their performance, minimum wage of a laborer is fixed at 40,000/month." Emphasised,"Wage system should be digitalized. The rate of local debt in Punjab has decreased by a record 94%"
4.Said,"We are presenting a historic package of public service. Governance is improving due to financial discipline." Added,"The entire progress will be presented in the provincial assembly, everyone will tell how much funds were spent where. No scandal surfaced due to e-tendering and good governance." Flagged,"Senior minister worked all night to finalise the budget, and I congratulate her for this. I also congratulate Chief Secretary and his entire team, Nawaz Sharif also praised them. Success achieved was given by Allah Almighty, the intention is good, we will continue to work even hardee." Senior Minister & Minister for Planning and Development Marriyum Aurangzeb and Finance Minister gave a detailed briefing to the cabinet
5.Chaired a meeting of the provincial cabinet to approve budget 2025-26, with a total outlay of Rs 5335 billion. The Cabinet approved a development budget of Rs 1240 billion, the largest in the history of the country and the province. 27% of the total budget has been esrmarked for health and education, and 73% for public investment. The budget proposed a 10% increase in employees' salaries and a 5% increase in pension. Directed the authorities concerned to increase minimum wage of workers from Rs 37,000 to Rs 40,000 per month. Also directed them to digitize payment of all types of wages in Punjab, besides ensuring the use of protective equipment for laborers and workers. Further directed the relevant authorities to register wedding halls, marquees, restaurants and farmhouses in Punjab by July 20, after issuing an immediate notification in this regard
6.Was briefed,"Rs 630.5 billion are allocated for health, Rs 811.8 billion for education, Rs 411.1 billion for local government community development, Rs 210.1 billion for police, Rs 245.7 billion for housing and public health, Rs120 billion for roads, Rs 141.5 billion for transport, Rs 129.8 billion for agriculture, Rs 16.6 billion for environment protection, Rs 36 billion for forests, wildlife and fisheries, Rs 79.5 billion for free medicines, Rs 61 billion for Nawaz Sharif Medical District, Rs 50 billion for Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar, Rs 35 billion for Ramadan package, Rs 46 billion for e-bus, Rs 35 billion for governance and IT, Rs 3.5 billion for e-taxi, and Rs 85 billion for Lahore Development Program." Was also apprised,"Rs 25 billion have been allocated for Punjab Development Program, Rs 10 billion have been allocated for Model Village, Rs 15.5 billion for CM Tractor, Rs 18 billion for Government Universities, Rs 15 billion for Honhar Scholarship Program, Rs 40 billion for schools, Rs 3.5 billion for Clinic on Wheels, Rs 9.7 billion for Health Clinic, Rs 14.5 billion for Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital, Rs 18.3 billion for Health Centers, Rs 9.4 billion for Jinnah Institute of Cardiology, Rs 4.5 billion for Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cardiology Sargodha, Rs 6 billion for Children's Hospital Rawalpindi, Rs 25 billion for Health Insurance, Rs 3.6 billion for Transplant Program , Rs 3.2 billion for Children's Heart Surgery Program, Rs 8.6 billion for Dialysis Program, Rs 6.2 billion for Ease of Doing Business, Rs 28 billion for Mass Transit Projects of Faisalabad, Lahore and Gujranwala, Rs 15 billion for agricultural tubewells & Kisan Card, Rs 20 billion for water reservoirs, Rs 11.5 billion for Safe City Project, Rs 5 billion for Film Finance Fund, Rs 50 billion for CM Punjab Local Road Program, Rs 3.6 billion for Minority Card, Rs 15 billion for Laptop Program, Rs 40 billion for Ration Card, Rs 10 billion for Sahulat Bazaar, Rs 9.4 billion for free books and Rs 7 billion for School Meal Program have been proposed"
7.Said in her message on World Day to Combat Desertification & Drought,"Land is not an inheritance but a trust of future generations, its protection is our first and foremost duty." Added,"Climate change, indiscriminate cutting of trees and water scarcity are rapidly affecting agricultural resources and soil fertility." Highlighted,"Drought is not just a name of increasing layers of sand but is a precursor to a serious crisis"
8.Said,"Punjab government is fully aware of every challenge related to the environment." Added,"Special funds have been allocated in the budget 2025-26 for geotagging of water-scarce areas across Punjab." Underscored,"The task of installing new filtration plants and repairing existing plants across Punjab will be completed"
9.Said,"We are working for environmental protection and better management of natural resources." Added,"Punjab has introduced Pakistan's first comprehensive climate policy to effectively deal with the climate change issue"
10.Said,"Plant for Pakistan campaign to make barren lands green is successfully underway." Added,"Every tree is a symbol of life for the drought-stricken desert." Vowed,"We will not let the earth's breath stop, the environment will change only if we change our habits"
11.Said while expressing gratitude to Allah Almighty for presenting a tax-free budget with the biggest development program in the history of the province,"Neither new taxes imposed nor their rates increased." Added,"We will eliminate a gap between development and facilities in cities and villages." Highlighted,"Fruits of development will now reach every village. 1800 villages in Punjab will be made model villages"
12.Said,"Besides Lahore Development Program, Punjab Development Project is also being brought in." Added,"Development will no longer see a difference between rich and poor. It will be rather equal for all." Underscored,"We have come with a spirit of serving the common man, may Allah Almighty grant us success"
13.Said,"We are sincerely trying to fulfill the mission of welfare of people of Punjab." Added,"We will fulfill promises made to the farmers. More than Rs 129 billion are being allocated for the purpose." Noted,"Not thousands but millions of farmers will be able to benefit from the Green Tractor Scheme. Rs 15.5 billion are being given for more tractors"
14.Said,"The construction and expansion of more than 12,000 kilometers of roads will be a record." Added,"Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital and Sargodha's
Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cardiology will be completed this year." Flagged,"Nawaz Sharif Medical District will be the first center in Pakistan where all deadly diseases will be treated, and research will be conducted"
15.Said,"Students will be given meritorious scholarships and laptops." Added,"Children will not sit on floor in any school in Punjab. Rs 40 billion are being given to provide them all missing facilities." Emphasised,"Layyah and Bhakkar along with other remote districts will be given access to motorway, besides extending better communication links to Muzaffargarh and Mianwali." Vowed,"We will not let the children of laborers sleep hungry, and will give Rs 40 billion for their ration cards"
16.Presided over a special meeting to review progress on Nawaz Sharif IT City project. Nawaz Sharif IT City became the first institution in Punjab being approved by Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA). Gave a formal approval for the establishment of NSIT Silicon Block
17.Was apprised,"World's renowned international IT groups have expressed their keen interest in Nawaz Sharif IT City project. 23 well known IT companies are willing to establish their institutions in Nawaz Sharif IT City Silicon Block. Plots have been acquired for the establishment of institutions or offices in this regard
18.Was further informed,"World’s renowned Imperial College of London will establish a medical college and hospital in collaboration with Novecare. NetCol will establish Pakistan's first comprehensive IT university in the Nawaz Sharif IT City. Roots Group will enter into a joint venture with the British University of Warwick. Similarly, renowned companies namely DataFort and Mari-Tech will also jointly build Tier 3 and Tier 4 data centres. Data Rocks has expressed their interest in establishing Punjab’s first FTA-approved lab. CEO CBD Imran Amin gave a detailed briefing on progress made on the projects. Stressed the need for taking more effective, swift and necessary steps for the establishment of Nawaz Sharif IT City project
19.Said in her message on International Day for Countering Hate Speech,"Hatred, prejudice and narrow-mindedness must be countered on all fronts." Added, “The poison of hate speech creates division, chaos and violence in societies. Hate speech is not only an attack on any individual, it also amounts to attacking the conscience of humanity." Highlighted,“Islamophobia is the most dangerous form of hateful behavior. The identity of Muslims such as mosques and homes are subjected to hatred. The practice of adopting hatred without any pretext is a constant threat to the world peace"
20.Emphasized,"The international community must hold accountable such elements that are involved in spreading hatred in the name of freedom of expression.” Vowed, “No one will be allowed to sow the seeds of hatred. We will promote love, tolerance and respect in our dear homeland"
21.Said while addressing the launching ceremony of Clinic-on-Wheels Phase-II project, “It was my dream to provide free and immediate treatment to the poor at their doorstep. I have always used my power and authority for the welfare of people. The real work of serving the people in the health sector was done during the tenures of Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Muhammad Nawaz Sharif." Added, “People of Punjab have suffered immensely in the last four years after the tenure of Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif. Even cancer patients had to come on roads for being denied free medicines." Highlighted,"Thanks to Allah Almighty that not only cancer but also hepatitis, cardiac diseases, TB medicines and insulin doses for two months are being delivered at the doorsteps of patients. Earlier, people had to abandon their work, take leave from their jobs and stand in ques for getting treatment and medicines. The health services on 911 Clinic-on-Wheels will be provided across Punjab from today onwards"
22.Outlined,"It is a real revolution in terms of providing access to the best health facilities to the people at large. Medicines are being delivered to people at their doorsteps. I congratulate Provincial Minister Khawaja Imran Nazir, Health Secretary Nadia Saqib and the entire team on the timely launch of Clinic-on-Wheels Phase-II project"
23.Maintained,"Clinic-on-Wheels project, which was initially started with 245 vehicles a few months earlier, is receiving excellent public feedback. Doctors, LHVs and allied staff are working in the rural areas as field hospitals on Clinic-on-Wheels. Clinic-on-Wheels also provide maternal, pediatric treatment and other minor medical procedures"
24.Revealed,"There was no facility of air conditioner in Clinic-on-Wheels vehicles in Phase-I, but now excellent air conditioned vehicles have been purchased in Phase-II. I felt immense pleasure by getting treatment like a normal patient in a government hospital. I got treatment by getting admission slip from the hospital. Underwent MRI scan and the doctors administered me injections." Added,"I feel profound pleasure over coming to know that the best and talented orthopedic surgeons are available at Mayo Hospital. By the grace of Allah Almighty, more than one crore patients have received free treatment immediately through Clinic-on-Wheels project so far. Clinic-on-Wheels also provide facilities for getting checked blood pressure, undergoing screening and treatment of other diseases"
25.Emphasized,"Children suffering from malnutrition in South Punjab will be treated immediately through Clinic-on-Wheels, which will also be tracked to prevent misuse of vehicles. 45,000 people are getting free treatment on a daily basis through the field staff and Clinic-on-Wheels. A few weeks ago, I felt overjoyed to inspect a field hospital in Harbanspura. The patients present at the field hospital expressed their profound happiness and joy over getting free treatment. The field hospitals have the best facilities for providing mother and child care, preventive vaccinations, family planning, malaria, diabetes, skin diseases and children's diseases"
26.Said,"Free medicines are being provided in government hospitals across Punjab, The Punjab government is allocating Rs.100 billion in new budget for the provision of health services and free medicines. I visit hospitals and take feedback from every patient myself. People are running their own pharmacies and patients are not getting medicines in government hospitals. I myself witnessed that medicine cartons were lying in the hospital store and patients were being denied of getting free medicines. Now, an announcement is being made for free medicines in every hospital across Punjab, No doctor in any hospital can order medicines from outside"
27.Revealed,"We are laying a network of health facilities in the new year 2025-26 across Punjab. Every fatal disease will be treated in Nawaz Sharif Medical District going to be established in Lahore. 100-bedded Children's Hospital, Blood Diseases, Bone Marrow, Orthopedic and other hospitals are being built. PML-N government is providing real service to the people. The people have announced their verdict in Sialkot by-election"
28.Inaugurated Clinic-on-Wheels Phase-II project. Formally launched the event by taking a short trip in a new state-of-the-art air-conditioned van of Clinic-on-Wheels. Arrived on the stage riding on the van of Clinic-on-Wheels. Health Minister Khawaja Imran Nazir drove the vehicle
29.Handed over keys of Clinic-on-Wheels vans to the CEOs of respective districts. Conducted a detailed inspection of the new vehicles available for Clinic-on-Wheels Phase-II project, and reviewed the available medical equipment. Interacted with the doctors and medical staff as well
30.Also inspected the list of available medicines, and emergency food for patients suffering from malnutrition. Appreciated the services of doctors and staff deputed for Clinic-on-Wheels project. Directed the doctors and staff to perform their duties with more diligence and dedication. Was accorded a warm reception upon her arrival at the Fortress Stadium to attend the ceremony. An informative documentary on Clinic-on-Wheels project was also screened at the ceremony
31.Expressed profound happiness over the launch of more vehicles for Clinic-on-Wheels Phase-II project across Punjab. Provincial Minister for Primary and Secondary Healthcare Khawaja Imran Nazir apprised her about details of the project. Was apprised,"On the whole, 911 Clinic-on-Wheels will provide health services across Punjab. 09 Clinic-on-Wheels vehicles have been designated for the provision of healthcare services in the tribal areas of DG Khan. Clinic-on-Wheels project has so far provided health services to more than 1 crore patients. Clinic-on-Wheels vans will reach to every doorstep through a digital micro plan. Vaccination rate has increased to more than 90% due to Clinic-on-Wheels and other health related projects"
32.Took notice of injuries sustained by three people, including children, after stray dogs bit them in Greater Iqbal Park. Sought an immediate report from the Deputy Commissioner in this regard. Directed to provide best medical treatment facilities to the injured
33.Expressed a profound sense of grief and sorrow over the sad demise of senior actress Ayesha Khan. Expressed her heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the bereaved family
34.Said in her message on World Refugee Day, “Being a refugee is not a crime, it is a cruel compulsion. No one becomes a refugee on one’s own will. One has to leave one’s home, one’s soil to save one’s life." Highlighted,"Wars come to an end, but the feelings of homelessness of refugees remains for generations. The helplessness of displaced refugees of Palestine and Syria amounts to a severe test for humanity. The world must realize the grave reality that those who seek asylum are not weak, but oppressed"
35.Outlined,"Despite scarce resources, Pakistan has generously hosted millions of Afghan refugees by upholding their dignity and esteem. Pakistan has always become a vociferous voice of the oppressed and will continue to raise its voice for the welfare of refugees across the globe. I pray that may peace prevail, oppression be eliminated and every human being feels solace and peace across the globe"
36.Expressed a deep sense of grief and sorrow over the death of 03 tourists hailing from Lahore due to collapse of a glacier near Mansehra. Expressed her heartfelt sympathies and condolence to the bereaved families
37.Congratulated Pakistan Hockey Team on reaching the final of FIH Nations Cup. Expressed profound happiness over Pakistan clinching victory in the semi-final against France. Appreciated the excellent performance of national hockey team captain Imad Butt, Rana Waheed Ashraf and other players
38.Said in her message on World Music Day,"Be it happiness or sadness, loneliness or separation, music is capable of expressing every emotion." Added,"Pakistani artists have given international recognition to oriental music." Highlighted,"Information & Culture Department is training and supporting young artists under Alhamra Arts Council"
39.Said,"Financial assistance to the needy artists is being provided under 'Artist Fund for Arts and Music.' Added,"Music becomes an ambassador of peace and conveys a message of love and peace across borders"
40.Highlighted,"Large-scale tree plantation and environmental projects are being launched under Punjab Green Program." Said,"We have a comprehensive plan to plant 42 million trees on 50,869 acres under Chief Minister Plant for Pakistan Initiative." Added,"1.375 million trees are being planted on 3,790 acres of forest wasteland under CM Agroforestry Initiative"
41.Said,"Scope of Green Pakistan Program has been expanded, plantation of 466.463 million trees on 251,000 acres continues." Added,"Plantation of 5 million trees in rows on 10,223 avenue
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