Lahore: Federal Minister for Planning & Development said that Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif and his team deserve appreciation for evolving development strategy 2018. He said that Punjab government has formulated growth strategy on time and if other provinces will also take steps towards this direction, federal government fully support as we believe in national solidarity and strengthening of federation. He said that Punjab Growth Strategy 2018 is harmonized with the Vision 2025.
Addressing the function, He said, no doubt, Punjab government led by Shahbaz Sharif has constructed minarets of development in the province and set glorious example by completing development projects with speed, high quality and in a transparent manner. He expressed the hope that Punjab government will certainly succeed in achieving the goals of development strategy 2018.
Representatives of DFID, UNICEF and other donor agencies addressing the function lauded the efforts of Punjab government for the socio-economic development of the province. They said that Punjab government has made unprecedented development in the province and living standard of the people has improved due to governmental steps. They said it is a matter of pride for them to work with Punjab government.