Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has said that the historic Rs. 1,280 billion development budget presented by the Punjab government is not just a financial document, but a practical reflection of the government’s performance, vision, and unwavering commitment to public welfare.
Addressing a session of Punjab Assembly here on Tuesday, she emphasized that Punjab’s development journey has entered a new era under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, with 3,000 new projects launched across various sectors.
She noted that the donor loan model has been effectively restructured to just 5.2 percent and debt repayments reduced by 90 percent.
Additionally, zero-tax economic models are now operational in 19 districts, signaling major fiscal reforms aimed at sustainable growth. She opened her address by commending Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his team for their exemplary leadership in peacefully resolving a recent regional crisis. She lauded the Pakistan Army for its valor and unity, calling their response a shining example of national solidarity and supreme sacrifice. She also praised Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for her firm leadership during this critical time.
Reviewing the government’s one-year performance, Marriyum Aurangzeb said CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz has upheld and advanced the values of transparency, merit, and hard work, rooted in the legacy of Mian Nawaz Sharif and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. After years of economic stagnation, Punjab’s revival has begun in earnest.
She highlighted key budgetary allocations, Rs. 140 billion for education, Rs. 80 billion for healthcare, and an additional Rs. 40 billion to address missing facilities in educational institutions. She underlined CM Maryam Nawaz’s focus on higher education, primary education, literacy, and skill development.
Over 77,000 scholarships have been awarded, the laptop scheme has been revived, and modern IT labs have been established across Punjab.
