Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan claimed Prime Minister Imran Khan had exposed the corruption and plunder of the Sharif family. DawnNewsTV/File
LAHORE: The Sharif family has blatantly plundered public resources in the past and former chief minister Shehbaz Sharif embezzled Punjab’s development funds along with his henchmen, alleged Special Assistant to the Chief Minister (SACM) on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan.
Talking to the media at the Directorate General Public Relations here on Tuesday, Dr Awan claimed Prime Minister Imran Khan had exposed the corruption and plunder of the Sharif family. However, she regretted, the remnants of that corrupt legacy are still showing loyalty to their previous masters in the civil service, politics and other walks of life.
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CM reviews progress on highways projects
Lahore
March 15, 2021
LAHORE:Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Sunday presided over a meeting at his office to review progress on different ongoing construction and repair projects of highways as well as plans for constructing new roads in the province.
He approved construction and expansion projects of four major provincial highways, said a handout issued here. Usman Buzdar ordered for expediting work on these four projects. He said that the Communications and Works Department should complete the projects related matters within a stipulated time-frame. The CM said that the foundation of Chichawatni, Rajhana, Pir Mahal, Chowk Azam, Layyah and Taunsa 204-km-long dual carriageway project would be laid this year, which would make transportation much easier. The 107-km-long Jhang bypass, Shorkot Road project would soon be launched, whichwould not only facilitate people of Jhang and Shorkot but also benefit those living in adjoining areas
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March 15, 2021
LAHORE: Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has said the culture of Punjab is rich in traditions and famous all over the world as it is deeply rooted in history.
He was speaking as chief guest of a special ceremony held here at CM Office Sunday in connection with Punjab Culture Day. Participants of the ceremony were wearing traditional Punjabi turbans. Provincial Culture Minister Khayal Ahmed Kastro presented Punjab’s traditional turban to the chief minister. Buzdar gave traditional turbans to Khayal Ahmed Kastro and PM’s Adviser Barrister Shahzad Akbar.
Addressing the participants, the chief minister said Punjabis have their own unique identity everywhere they live in the world. Celebrating and remembering culture and traditions is a sign of the nations which took pride in their history as cultural festivals reflect the identity and individuality of each region, he added.