Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said that the present government under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan wants to take Pakistan ahead and the opposition wants to take it backward.
\nUnity and solidarity are needed to tackle the challenges facing Pakistan, for which all sections of society, including political and religious parties, have to make decisions that go beyond political interests and go in best interests of the nation.
\nIn Punjab, the government is pursuing a policy of devolution of power through local govt. elections. The Governor was talking to Minister local govt. Mian Mahmood Al-Rasheed and various delegations of Tehreek-e-Insaf here at Governor House Lahore.
\nDuring the meeting, other issues including Punjab local body elections and government affairs were discussed. Rasheed briefed the Governor of Punjab regarding legislation and other preparations for local body elections in Punjab.
\nChaudhry Sarwar said that Prime Minister Imran Khan is pursuing a policy, as per his vision and promise, to strengthen the local government system in Punjab through devolution of powers to local government representatives to solve the problems of the people at their doorstep.
\nHe said that this will help in resolving the issue and will also help in intensifying the government initiatives for providing basic facilities to the people. Punjab’s local government system will be an example for other provinces as it will transfer power to lower levels for the first time.
\nChaudhry Sarwar said that the present government is using all its resources to tackle the challenges Pakistan is facing, including inflation and the economy, and all the international economic institutions were appreciating the steps taken by the government for the economic development of Pakistan.
\nCredit goes to PM economic team which has saved Pakistan from economic bankruptcy through its successful economic. First time in history work is also being done for the equal development and prosperity in the country.
\nHe said that if the political opponents think that they will succeed in bringing any pressure on the government through their protests, then it will not be possible. We all and the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan are united and strong.
\nProvincial Minister for Local Government Mian Mahmood Al-Rasheed said that the government is starting the first phase of local body elections in Punjab from 15th May and transparency will be ensured in these local body elections as per constitution and law.
\nPTI has started all preparations for the local body elections. Inshallah, the decision of the people will also come in favor of PTI and the opponents will not get anything but disappointment once again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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