Cm Punjab calls on the Governor Ch Muhammad Sarwar

Lahore: A meeting was held between Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif and Governor Punjab Ch. Muhammad Sarwar here today in which matters of mutual interest and development projects in the province were discussed.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that solution of people’s problems and improvement of their living standard is the top priority of the Pakistan Muslim League-N government and a number of revolutionary projects have been started for this purpose. He said that after the provincial metropolis, metro bus project is also being started in other big cities of the province. He said that the foundation stone of Rawalpindi-Islamabad metro bus project will soon be laid while planning is being made for launching of metro bus service in Multan and Faisalabad.

He said that Saaf Pani Project is a revolutionary programme of Punjab government under which supply of potable water to every citizen of the province would be ensured within next four and a half years. He said that a separate company would be set up for the speedy implementation of Saaf Pani Project and the project would be furthered as a movement. He said that sites have been selected for the project in the province. He said that water filtration plants would also be installed in public sector educational institutions. Shahbaz Sharif said that provision of drinking water is the responsibility of the state, therefore, planning has been made for launching of Saaf Pani Project under which filtration plants would be set up throughout the province under a phased programme.

He said that water filtration plants would be operated through solar power so as to ensure uninterrupted supply of water to the citizens. He said that Saaf Pani Project is of vital importance and would be implemented with a national spirit.

Governor Punjab Ch. Muhammad Sarwar  said that the measures taken by Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif are an example for other provinces and the programmes initiated in the province for the progress and prosperity of the masses are yielding positive results. He said that Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif is a visionary chief minister and is making strenuous efforts for the betterment of the people round the clock.