Punjab Information Minister Maryam Aurangzeb praised Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for her leadership and public welfare initiatives, saying the level of care provided to citizens over the past two and a half years is unmatched. She congratulated the people of Punjab on the successful cleanliness operation carried out across the province during Eid.
Maryam Aurangzeb announced that from next year, dedicated slaughterhouses will be established in every Union Council, with butchers also being provided to facilitate citizens during Eid-ul-Adha. She said the “Suthra Punjab” project has been divided into three phases and will continue expanding through partnerships with the private sector and other local authorities.
She highlighted the Mahmood Booti waste management project as a model initiative and said biogas production from waste has already begun through successful pilot operations. She added that more than 184,000 workers participated in the province-wide cleanliness campaign.
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On flood preparedness, the minister said the Punjab government is taking proactive measures, including categorizing Union Councils into red, yellow, and green zones to better manage potential emergencies. She noted that the chief minister closely monitored flood-related matters and regularly reviewed preparedness plans.
Maryam Aurangzeb also confirmed that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has recovered well following successful surgery and is receiving treatment within Pakistan. She said reforms are underway in the healthcare sector, including plans for a world-class medical city where advanced treatments will be available locally.
Addressing transparency concerns, she stated that an audit was ordered in Faisalabad, leading to the recovery of around Rs. 1 billion. She emphasized that the government maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward corruption and that any irregularities are identified and addressed promptly. She added that Punjab will also align its decision on shop opening hours with any federal government announcement.
