Azma heaps praise on Punjab govt performance

LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Information and Culture Punjab, Azma Bokhari has said that the people of Punjab have expressed their satisfaction with the performance of the provincial government under the leadership of Maryam Nawaz. According to a recent survey, 69 percent of the people of Punjab have shown strong confidence in her government, reflecting that the Chief Minister is successfully meeting public expectations. In her statement, Azma Bokhari said that within just two years, Maryam Nawaz, through tireless efforts and a strong commitment to public service, has earned the trust and admiration of the people of Punjab. She added that in the past, citizens had to search for the government, but today, under Maryam Nawaz’s leadership, the government is reaching the doorsteps of the people. She further highlighted that Maryam Nawaz has not confined development to Lahore alone but has expanded it across the entire province. Today, Punjab has set unprecedented standards of merit, good governance, and transparency. The culture of favoritism has been eradicated, and merit now prevails across all sectors. The provincial minister emphasized that there is no segment of society left in Punjab that has not benefited from government relief initiatives. She noted that development projects are being completed ahead of schedule, resulting in savings of billions of rupees for the national exchequer. This, she said, is why every survey shows a consistent rise in Maryam Nawaz’s popularity. Azma Bokhari reaffirmed that this journey of development and prosperity will continue. Over the next three years, the pace of progress in Punjab will be further accelerated to ensure prosperity for every citizen and to establish Punjab as a true model province, she added. Copyright Business Recorder, 2026

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