LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has said the PTI government has protected farmers’ rights by increasing the support prices of sugarcane and wheat crops. In a statement, the chief minister said the government fixed per maund price of wheat and sugarcane at Rs.1365 and Rs.190, respectively. The previous government exploited the farmers by not increasing the support prices of these two major crops, he added. The PTI government is farmers’ friendly and support prices are enhanced after many years. This would grant full reward to farmers of their hard work. Punjab will be prosperous when its farmers will be rich, he added. The government will protect farmers’ rights and no one will be allowed to exploit them. Farmers are my brothers and protection of their rights is my responsibility. Every possible step will be taken for the protection of farmers’ rights in future as well, concluded the chief minister.
CS calls on CM Punjab: Newly posted Chief Secretary Maj.(R) Azam Suleman called on Chief Minister Usman Buzdar at his office here on Friday and discussed various matters relating to administrative issues, good governance and steps relating to promotion of transparency in the province. Talking on this occasion, the chief minister said the government has adopted the policy of promoting a corruption-free culture and promotion of transparency in the society adding that timely completion of public welfare projects is a priority agenda of Punjab government. Promotion of merit-based culture and public service are our agenda, he added. I would wholly support the administration and it should impartially perform its duties, added Usman Buzdar. He also felicitated Azam Suleman on his posting and expressed good wishes.
IG Police calls on CM Punjab: IG Police Shoaib Dastagir called on Chief Minister Usman Buzdar at his office on Friday and discussed matters pertaining to protection of life and property of the people and general law and order situation in the province. Talking on this occasion, the chief minister said that protection of life and property of the people is the prime duty of the police and it will have to perform duties with renewed vigor to further improve the law and order situation. The police has to efficiently work to redress the general public, he added. The police have rendered invaluable services in the war against terrorism and it will have to come up to the expectations of the people to maintain peace. Meanwhile, required resources will be provided to the police for eradication of crime and maintenance of peace, the chief minister assured.
CM seeks report from RPO Multan about murder of two girls: Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has taken notice of murder of two girls in Mailsi and sought a report from RPO Multan. The chief minister directed to early arrest the criminals adding that strict legal action will be initiated against them. He also extended sympathies to the bereaved heirs. Meanwhile, police have arrested three accused on chief minister’s notice.
CM seeks report about blast in rickshaw near Chauburgi: Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has taken notice of blast in rickshaw near Chauburgi. He sought a report from CCPO Lahore and directed to investigate it adding that further action should be initiated by identifying the responsible persons at the earliest. He also directed the administration to provide best healthcare facilities to the injured.
CM takes notice of social media video about Kashana: Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has taken the strict notice of a social media video about Kashana and sought a report from provincial social welfare secretary. The chief minister directed to hold complete inquiry of this incident to bring out facts by completely investigating the allegations. Whosoever found guilty in the investigation will be taken to task, he said. The girls residing in Kashana will be given complete protection and I will never tolerate improper conduct with hapless girls, concluded the chief minister.
