LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar held meetings with different people coming from various districts on Tuesday. He went to their seats, listened to their problems and issued on-the-spot instructions for the redressal of grievances of the visiting public. Talking on the occasion, CM Buzdar said that solving the problems of the common man is his strong commitment. “Solving your problems is my responsibility as well as a duty,” he said, adding that liaison with people will be strengthened with every passing time and no one will be allowed to create hurdles in the solution of genuine problems of the people. He said that performance of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf government is much better than the previous tenures. The foundation of a new Pakistan has been laid under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan. He said that a policy of zero-tolerance has been adopted against corruption and reiterated that corruption will not be tolerated at any cost. The corrupt mafia will meet its logical end, he added. Our intentions are clear and the common man is the centre of every attention. Punjab will be made a role model province under the leadership of PM Imran Khan. Buzdar said that he will fight against every mafia and will stand beside the people. “I will not let anyone come between me and the people,” he added. A new Pakistan is a dream of Imran Khan and we will strive hard to materialise it. The nation will soon perceive change due to the positive steps taken by the government, he added. Different people thanked the chief minister for taking personal interest in the solution of their problems and said that they have not seen a CM like Buzdar who is continuously busy in solving problems of the people. “You have opened the doors to common people as you belong to them and know their problems well. In fact, the people are lucky to have a public CM like Buzdar who is continuously working for the welfare of the people,” they added. Separately, Political Affairs Adviser Muhammad Akram Chaudhry called on Buzdar at his office. On the occasion, different steps were discussed to provide relief to the people. The CM said that provision of essential items will be ensured at Sunday Bazaars on fixed rates. Ban has been imposed on child labour at the stalls of Sunday Bazaars and legal action will be initiated in case of any violation. Child labour is a violation of law, he added. He said that big stores are bound to sell essential items according to the rates decided by the deputy commissioner. The CM directed to immediately remove the DC counters at big stores and added that buyers will be able to purchase essential items at DC rates in such stores. This step will provide relief to the people, he added. He directed Akram Chaudhry to visit big stores and ensure that essential items are sold according to DC rates. He said that special attention should be paid to the security of Sunday Bazaars adding that parking arrangements should also be ensured along with maintaining a smooth flow of traffic. He said that ministers should also visit Sunday Bazaars and markets in their respective areas to monitor the provision of essentials items at fixed rates. He made it clear that no relief will be given to those responsible for creating artificial price-hike adding that they deserve punishment. People will not be left at the mercy of profiteers at any cost, he concluded. Chaudhry apprised the CM with regard to his inspections of various Sunday Bazaars. Separately, Buzdar congratulated Pakistani weightlifter Talha Talib on winning the gold medal in Solidarity Weightlifting Championship in Cairo. In a statement, he said that Talha Talib has brought laurels home and he deserves accolades for his hard work. Published in Daily Times, December 12th 2018.