Rana Sana & Dr. Ayesha Ghaus Pasha joins Punjab Cabinet

Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif attended the oath-taking ceremony of two new provincial ministers at Governor’s House here today. He congratulated Rana Sanaullah Khan and Dr. Ayesha Ghaus Pasha on assuming their new responsibilities.

Later, a meeting was held between Governor Punjab Rafique Rajwana and Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif in which matters of mutual interest and development programmes were discussed.

Speaking on the occasion, Shahbaz Sharif said that provincial government has taken solid measures for raising the living standard of deprived segments of the society. He said that mega projects are being executed in the province for provision of basic amenities and relief to the citizens.

Shahbaz Sharif said that development schemes are being completed on priority basis in various districts of south Punjab. He said that like previous years, more funds will be allocated than the ratio of population for the progress and development of south Punjab. He said that measures will continue to be taken for the provision of relief to the masses.

He said that work is being carried out speedily on projects worth billions of rupees for the uplift of rural and backward areas. He said that construction and rehabilitation work of all rural roads will be completed by 2018 under Khadim-e-Punjab Rural Roads Programme. He said that funds of billions of rupees are being allocated in the new budget for public-welfare projects.