- CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz said criticism bothers her less than praise while addressing a Sindh government delegation in Lahore.
- She claimed over 100 schemes are running in Punjab with zero defaulters and a 99.9% recovery rate in the Apni Chhat Apna Ghar scheme.
- She said 200,000 housing loans were issued in 18 months and 125,000 houses have been completed.
- She claimed crime in Punjab has dropped 70% due to the Crime Control Department.
LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that she receives more criticism than praise but does not care about it. She was addressing participants of the Common Training Program of the Sindh government in Lahore on Friday.
The chief minister said she proudly calls herself Made in Pakistan, Educated in Pakistan and Living in Pakistan. She described her father as a guiding light and an ocean of experience for her.
She said the office of chief minister is not easy and every day brings a new challenge. She added that a single decision from a chief minister’s pen can change the lives of millions of people.
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Maryam Nawaz said every task has a fixed time and she keeps a clock in front of her to maintain punctuality. She said time is a great asset and there is no time to waste.
She said the nation invested in them and they must return the favour. She added that everyone must carry the full burden of their responsibilities and taking risks is necessary while making decisions.
The chief minister said she never held any office, not even that of a councillor and nobody could have imagined she would achieve this much success. She said when public interest is at stake, she becomes firm.
She said personal feelings should not be mixed with professionalism and there is no room for emotions in the corridors of power. She added that decisions must be taken on time and correctly.
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Maryam Nawaz said more than 100 schemes are running in Punjab but there is not a single defaulter in any scheme. She said people trust the government and this is a new social contract.
She said the Apni Chhat Apna Ghar scheme received the UN Habitat Scroll of Honour award in Muscat for being the fastest and most sustainable low-cost housing scheme. She added that over 200,000 housing loans were issued in 18 months and 125,000 houses have been completed.
She said the recovery rate of the scheme stands at 99.9% with zero default. She added that cheques were kept in the scheme because it involves public money, not personal funds.
The chief minister said DPOs and DCOs in Punjab are not appointed on recommendations. She added that even the IG Punjab says he never imagined he would be made IG and that political pressure exists but recommendations are not entertained.
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She said 1,000 Clinics on Wheels and 32 field hospitals are reaching millions of homes in Punjab. She added that cardiac, hepatitis and insulin medicines for two months are being delivered to people’s homes.
Maryam Nawaz said 700 buses are reaching people’s homes and the rise in fuel prices has not affected electric bus fares. She added that women, students and senior citizens travel free on electric buses.
She said 100,000 electric scooties will be given to girls in November to ease their commute. She added that in case of harassment on the Orange Line train, calling 15 brings police to the next station.
The chief minister claimed that crime in Punjab has dropped 70% due to the Crime Control Department. She said she gives two hours to catch culprits involved in crimes against women and children.
She said 5 million people were affected by floods and they were treated like guests. She added that Safe City cameras are active across Punjab and crimes are detected within seconds.
Maryam Nawaz said smog has not occurred even once this season due to live monitoring of brick kilns and industrial chimneys. She added that every daughter should believe she can do whatever others can do.
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