Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said on Monday that those trying to destabilise the province under the garb of politics and democracy will not get any lenient treatment
This was stated by Maryam Nawaz a day after the police crackdown on the SIC [PTI] leaders and activists who staged protests against alleged rigging in the Feb 8 polls.
Maryam said law would come into action if there was a threat of damaging public property or harming the people, when a reporter asked a question on the subject during an interaction.
Meanwhile, chairing a high-level meeting, Maryam Nawaz gave approval for the implementation of two major transport projects in Punjab, including 20,000 electric bikes and 657 eco-friendly urban buses.
Maryam Nawaz reviewed the progress of the transport projects aimed at enhancing citizens’ convenience. She also directed the preparation of a school bus project for girl students in every tehsil of Punjab, with a directive to reduce the advance amount for students.
She emphasized that it was the government’s responsibility to alleviate people’s hardships, particularly economic challenges, which the government is committed to addressing.
During the briefing, it was revealed that the first phase of the project will introduce diesel hybrid regenerated buses in cities like Lahore, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, and Bahawalpur. The bike project is set to launch on May 9, with deliveries beginning the same month.
Additionally, Maryam Nawaz approved a plan to provide 657 buses for improved transportation facilities in major cities and directed the transport minister to oversee the project’s execution.
