Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif conducted a balloting ceremony for the allotment of 720 newly constructed apartments for homeless industrial workers in the Sundar Industrial Estate, marking a major welfare initiative for the province’s labour force. She formally inaugurated the balloting process by pressing a button and personally telephoned several successful applicants to congratulate them. She described the initiative as a reflection of a “motherly state,” adding that 720 hardworking families have now been settled in homes of their own, freeing them from the hardship of monthly rent and the fear of eviction.
As directed by Chief Minister Punjab, widows and persons with disabilities will be allotted apartments without participating in the balloting process. She directed that special persons should be provided apartments on the ground floor to ensure ease of access and safety. She directed that successful allottees must be handed over possession of their apartments within seven days. She further directed that an additional 1872 apartments for industrial workers should be completed within next 18 months. She directed that a bachelor hostel for 700 workers at the Quaid-e- Azam Business Park in Sheikhupura should be completed within three months
Provincial Minister for Labour, Mian Manshaullah Butt, briefed Chief Minister Punjab on the project, adding that the provision of free apartments, plots, and bachelor hostels for industrial workers is part of the vision of Quaid PML-N Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. Authorities concerned briefed Chief Minister Punjab that the Sundar Industrial Estate apartment project has been completed at a total cost of Rs 3.40 billion, with the cost of each apartment exceeding Rs 3.6 million. During the ceremony, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif personally called an industrial worker, Nadeem Tahir, to congratulate him, advising him to keep his parents with him so as to properly look after them and attributing his success to their prayers.
Officials apprised Chief Minister Punjab in the briefing that 5897 workers were declared eligible for the Worker Welfare Complex at Sundar Industrial Estate Phase-I. They added that out of allotted apartments, 480 have been reserved for industrial workers from Kasur, while 240 have been allocated to workers from Lahore. They briefed her that 672 apartments will be constructed in Sundar Phase-II, 656 in Multan and 544 in Warburton, Nankana Sahib. Authorities further briefed her that Jhang and Kamalia, labour colonies will be developed where 2,000 industrial workers will be provided free residential plots measuring three marlas each. They added that following completion of infrastructure development 1,300 industrial workers in Jhang and 700 in Kamalia will be provided free residential plots.
Chief Minister Punjab reiterated her unflinching resolve to improving living standards of industrial workers across Punjab, emphasising that the Punjab government will continue to prioritize their welfare and dignity in the province.
Sacrifices of children can’t be forgotten, says CM Maryam on APS tragedy
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said that great sacrifice of the innocent children martyred in the Army Public School (APS) Peshawar tragedy can never be forgotten. In her special message on the anniversary of APS tragedy, she paid rich tribute to the brave children, teachers and staff who laid down their precious lives, terming their great sacrifice a timeless example of courage and resilience.
Chief Minister Punjab expressed profound respect and solidarity with the parents and families of APS martyrs, adding that the nation salutes their bravery and steadfastness in the face of immense loss. She reaffirmed that Pakistan’s unflinching resolve against stamping out menace of terrorism remains unwavering, adding that the future of our dear homeland is secure and bright due to unmatched sacrifices of the armed forces of Pakistan.She noted,” Supreme sacrifice of APS children will not be allowed to go in vain.” She reiterated Punjab government’s firm commitment to ensure peace, security and complete eradication of terrorism.