LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Saturday visited the Rawalpindi CMH to uplift the morale of security personnel injured during the PTI violence in Islamabad.
“Rangers and police personnel are the sons of the nation. We are proud of them and will not spare the protesters who have mercilessly tortured them,” she said.
She said, “The personnel of the Pakistan Army and security agencies are restoring peace in the country by sacrificing their lives. The corrupt political party should be ashamed of attacking them.”
The chief minister emphasised, “The federal and Punjab governments are indebted to the injured security personnel. We stand by them and their families.”
During her visit, she met each injured Rangers and police official undergoing treatment and enquired about their well-being. She lauded their high morale and unwavering sense of duty.
The injured personnel narrated the merciless violence inflicted by the protesters. They disclosed, “Firing was carried out at close range, and violence was inflicted with nailed sticks. One official suffered a fractured skull, while others had broken bones and eye injuries.”
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz consoled the injured officials, encouraging them to stay strong.
She said, “Attacks on state institutions, property, and security personnel are highly condemnable.” She assured, “The miscreants and PTI members responsible for these heinous acts will be brought to justice and given severe exemplary punishments.”
The injured officials expressed their determination to recover quickly and resume their duties.
Good news for wheat farmers: “After fertiliser, the prices of certified wheat seeds have also decreased,” announced Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz while expressing satisfaction over the significant reduction in the prices of certified seeds from the Punjab Seed Corporation.
She highlighted, “The price of certified seeds has dropped to Rs4,500 per bag from Rs6,300. These certified seeds are now available at special centres and through registered dealers of the Punjab Seed Corporation.”
The chief minister affirmed, “Farmers are our brothers; we must care for their welfare and well-being. We stand with the farmers of Punjab and will continue to do so.”
She reiterated her commitment to fulfilling the vision of increasing agricultural production and ensuring the prosperity of farmers.
Burewala cylinder tragedy:
“Ensure a strict ban on defective cylinders across the province,” directed Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz while expressing sorrow over the tragic deaths of young children and a couple in a cylinder explosion in Burewala.
She extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and sought a detailed report on the incident from the Multan commissioner.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz is set to become the first female Chief Minister of Punjab to visit China, aiming to enhance cooperation in the fields of information technology, medicine, industry, smog control, and climate change.
According to a formal invitation from the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif will visit Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangdong during her eight-day trip from December 8 to 15.
The invitation emphasised a strong desire to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the Communist Party of China and the Pakistan Muslim League (N). It also highlighted the intention to further deepen the longstanding friendly relations and cooperation between Pakistan and China. The visit will also explore opportunities to boost business and trade links between the private sectors of Punjab and China.
During her visit, Chief Minister Maryam will meet key Chinese leaders and high-ranking government officials to discuss China’s development model, governance practices, and avenues for enhancing bilateral cooperation. The discussions are expected to cover Punjab’s high standards of development and the prospects for a new phase of collaboration. A high-level delegation will accompany the chief minister on this landmark visit.
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"Entire nation is united to eliminate every enemy of peace," says Maryam Nawaz
