Through her statement, Maryam Nawaz pledged that money could be diverted from projects to give relief to ordinary people. She also expressed concern over escalating power bills as a source of knowledge about the plights of people experiencing poverty in society. She reminded her audience that she would always remain by their side. Even if it meant defending their rights against the mightiest. The Chief Minister of Punjab gave loans without interest for installing solar systems for customers who use 200-500 units. While customers must pay up to 75% of the cost. The CM ordered the officials not to leave out gaps in relief for poor masses.Government Initiatives for Financial Assistance.
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In another development, Maryam Nawaz requested a list of illegal housing societies and decisions on evaluating whether each scheme can be regularized. In addition, she visited Lahore Development Authority (LDA) headquarters as the first female chief minister to do so. A meeting under the CM’s chairmanship established implementation plans for the Punjab Development Authority.
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The authorities were discussing the suggestion to commercialize various vital roads in Lahore City. They also authorized modeling and beautification at MM Alam Road. Tramway service will start operating from Liberty Roundabout up to Hall Road via Main Market in Gulberg areas and suburbs, with construction or rehabilitation of these installations. They approved uniform road and Tuff Tile installation, endorsed another plan for a signal-free corridor from Kareem Block up to the Motorway, and similarly approved commercialization plans for various roads within Lahore city.
Sports Complexes Revenue Generation
Instructions were issued to speed up work completion at the Pakistan Monument and China Scheme Sports Complex. LDA has set a target revenue generation amounting to Rs 46 billion. DG LDA Tahir Farooq gave a briefing about working projects and the department’s performance. Maryam Nawaz urges LDA officials to expedite the process of record digitization. For example, LDA City should be given special attention.
