polls and the clash between Rana Sana and Chaudhry Sher Ali. The provincial law minister, on the occasion, shared his reservations with Nawaz Sharif who directed to resolve mutual issues through dialogue instead of holding press conferences. He held a consultation with the participants on how to end the differences between the two party leaders.
During the meeting, the prime minister emphasised the need for initiating development projects equally catering to the people of both the urban and rural areas.
“It is necessary to provide equal facilities and opportunities of development and progress to the people of both areas. For this purpose, small and large projects should be commenced simultaneously along with infrastructural development,” he said.
He expressed satisfaction over the fact that the government was undertaking development projects of high utility at a fast pace which would usher in a new era of prosperity and development in the near future.
The prime minister was briefed on the law and order situation and the security measures taken in Punjab regarding maintaining peace during Muharram, besides the upcoming local government elections and various development programmes.
Shahbaz informed the prime minister about the measures being taken to provide clean drinking water to the people of the province. He shared the details of the ‘Saaf Paani Scheme’ which was nearing completion in all the districts of Punjab.
He also briefed the premier about the provision of education and health facilities to the citizens and highlighted the mega projects which were going to contribute to the overall development of the province in a big way.
The chief minister said the provincial government was also giving special attention to the development of roads which would not only generate economic activity at the village level but also link the urban and rural areas for mutual benefit.
At the same time, he said, the government was executing development projects which would pay off both in the short and long terms.
The prime minister expressed satisfaction over the progress made in the ongoing projects and appreciated the steps taken by the Punjab government to maintain balanced development in the rural and urban areas.
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