Daily Times

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that opposition parties have joined hands just to protect their personal interests and looted wealth. He said that the priority of opposition is a serious joke with the nation. These parties have no development agenda for the people of Pakistan as the rejected elements are not even sincere with each other. The block of opposition parties will soon come to its logical end.

In a statement, Usman Buzdar said that opposition leaders have nothing to do with the problems of a common man as these elements are confused while seeing the country going towards the right direction. He said that people are well aware that these parties destroy the economy during their tenures. Those who looted the nation exchequer cannot hoodwink the people now. Conscience people of Pakistan are fully aware about the illegible and corrupt faces of these politicians. He said that 22 crore people are totally indifferent with the undemocratic moves of the opposition. The present government under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan will clean the country from these political impurities.

Meanwhile, Managing Director Pakistan Bait-ul-Maal Aun Abbas Bapi called on Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar at Punjab House Islamabad. Usman Buzdar said that the uplift and welfare the deprived segment of the society is our mission and an effective strategy has been adopted to bring less privileged people into the mainstream.

The scope of “Pannahgahs” is being expanded besides opening almonries in other cities. He said that Punjab has given principle approval for setting up of Pannahgah Authority which will soon be operational. He said that previous rulers totally ignored the impecunious strata as their priorities were to set up self-projected schemes while the PTI government has focused on the needs of the common man. The CM said that the efforts of Pakistan Bait ul Maal for the welfare of poor, destitute and deprived segments of the society are appreciable.

He said that Pakistan Bait-ul-Maal is playing a vital role in welfare schemes including Pannahgahs as well as rendering valuable services in Southern Punjab. He said that Punjab government will extend all possible cooperation and provide facilities to Pakistan Bait-ul-Maal in their welfare projects in Punjab. MD Pakistan Bait-ul-Maal briefed the Punjab Chief Minister about the welfare schemes. He said that all possible measures are being taken to the uplift of the disenfranchised segment of the society.

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that during the last 24 hours one patient has died whereas 60 new corona cases have been reported in the province. The number of active patients of Covid-19 virus are 1726. 95701 patients out of 99665 have been recovered so far.

He said that 1275792 tests have been conducted in the province whereas 12765 tests were entertained during the last 24 hours. 2238 patients affected by coronavirus have died. He said that precautionary measures are utmost necessary to deal with the second wave of coronavirus. He appealed to the citizens to strictly follow the SOPs issued to deal with Covid-19 virus.

Protection of students is the top priority, said Usman Buzdar. He further maintained that action will be taken against the educational institutions on the violation of SOPs. The situation in Punjab is under control with the blessings of Allah Almighty and due to the effective measures taken by the Punjab government to deal with coronavirus. However, citizens should adopt preventive measures, CM concluded.