Pakistan

Punjab Implements Complete Ban on Transfers & Postings

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2 years ago

Lahore: Punjab’s new Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has enacted a sweeping ban on all government officials’ appointments and transfers across the province. This directive, issued through an official notification, emphasizes strict adherence and enforcement.

Under the new ruling, any transfers or appointments will require special permission directly from the Chief Minister’s Office.

In her inaugural address to the assembly, Chief Minister Maryam extended an olive branch to the opposition, expressing her willingness to collaborate and engage with them. She lamented their absence during her speech, emphasizing her desire for their presence and lively debate.

Maryam reiterated her commitment to serve all citizens, regardless of political affiliation, stating that her office and heart are always open to the opposition.

Expressing gratitude to allied parties and acknowledging their support, Maryam outlined key highlights of her administration’s five-year agenda:

Transforming Punjab into an economic powerhouse
Addressing issues in Lahore and Punjab as top priorities
Implementing investor-friendly policies to facilitate business growth
Activating price control committees
Introducing a Ramadan package named “Nighebaan” and reinstating Ramadan Bazaar model
Upgrading government school infrastructure and curriculum
Launching Punjab’s first air ambulance service
Establishing Daanish schools in every district
Ensuring equal education quality in both private and government schools
Implementing a comprehensive school transport system
Developing state-of-the-art hospitals across Punjab
Providing free medicines in government hospital emergency departments
Collaborating with Rescue 1122 for motorway ambulance service
Establishing workplace daycare centers and hostels for working women
Implementing reforms for transgender community inclusion
Striving for a digital Punjab with free Wi-Fi in major cities
Restarting the e-library project
Offering more soft loans and working women hostels
Introducing Metro bus services in divisional headquarters
Focusing on south Punjab reforms
Expanding the Safe City project to 18 additional cities
Establishing more model police stations and special desks for women
Initiating agricultural reforms and providing free livestock
Launching electric car and bike initiatives
Rolling out the “Apna Ghar Apni Chath” plan for 100,000 houses
Establishing more IT parks
Implementing population scanning for diseases
Providing relief in utility bills
Launching new housing schemes.

Through these initiatives, Maryam Nawaz Sharif aims to steer Punjab towards progress and prosperity while ensuring inclusive governance and addressing the needs of all citizens.

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