Punjab govt committed to provide maximum relief to masses: Marriyum Aurangzeb

Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has said that PML-N government under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif was committed to provide maximum relief to the mases but unluckily few elements were spreading baseless propaganda about government’s relief package, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

Addressing a press conference in Lahore on Sunday, Marriyum Aurangzeb stated that the PML-N continue to facilitate the public, emphasising that government was providing Rs450 billion relief to electricity consumers even under challenging economic conditions.

Senior Provincial Minister said the PML-N was aimed at making the lives of the masses easier.

She noted that relief was being provided to consumers using between 201 and 500 units of electricity, while those using up to 200 units were receiving relief from the federal government.

She claimed some elements were making baseless claims about the relief measures, asserting that these actions are part of PML-N agenda.

Senior Provincial Minister criticised those who were now disparaging the relief efforts, pointing out that they had previously led the country to ruin over a four-year period marked by incompetence, theft, and corruption.

She claimed that PTI’s four year government in Punjab gave masses nothing but inflation, corruption and inefficiency.

Marriyum Aurangzeb condemned the previous administration for not providing any relief and for allegedly stripping the public of the relief previously granted by Nawaz Sharif.

She said PTI committed economic destruction and brought the country to the brink of default, with rampant inflation.

She said PML-N government has taken various steps which led to remarkable fall in inflation especially prices of flour and roti.

Marriyum claimed that PML-N President Nawaz Sharif had requested all provinces to provide relief to the public. She expressed confidence that all provinces would follow suit, emphasising that the difference lies in leadership, vision, and intent.

She said Punjab government has brought a new model of development. She encouraged all provinces to adopt this practice.

Marriyum Aurangzeb expressed a desire for the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to also receive relief on their electricity bills and offered to share their model with other provinces. She revealed that the Punjab Energy Department has issued letters to distribution companies, ensuring that consumers who have already paid their August bills will receive refunds. She reiterated the government’s commitment to reducing inflation, noting that making bread more affordable was part of the Punjab CM’s agenda.

She added that a Ramadan package was provided right at the doorstep of households as soon as Maryam Nawaz took office.

The PML-N leader also highlighted new initiatives, including a solar scheme, following the tradition of providing laptops and scholarships initiated by Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif. She claimed that PML-N will offer opportunities and jobs to the youth while PTI government had only given bombs in the hands of the youth.

Marriyum Aurangzeb said it was the responsibility of CM Maryam Nawaz to make essentials items like flour, onions, and bread more affordable. She criticised those who promised to build five million homes but failed to deliver even a single one. Marriyum Aurangzeb claimed that government’s timely measures were leading to a reduction in inflation and interest rates.