Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz emphasized the importance of good politics for the country’s advancement during a recent event in Faisalabad. She stated, “If we do not engage in good politics, the country will not progress.”
In her speech, she reflected on the past, saying, “Politics has been tarnished in the past, and if we do not commit to better practices, we won’t be able to advance. There has been no effort for the youth in the past.”
Maryam mentioned a recent conversation where a diplomat questioned Nawaz Sharif about political instability. She recalled, “Nawaz Sharif responded by stating that political chaos is not new to us.”
The Chief Minister announced the launch of the largest and most historic farmers’ package in Pakistan. “My cabinet consists of highly educated young ministers, and we have initiated a monthly stipend program of 60,000 rupees for 1,000 young people,” she revealed.
Emphasizing her responsibility to serve the public, Maryam said, “The youth do not want a culture of insults and abuse; we are providing employment to young people without any political discrimination.”
She positioned herself as the Chief Minister for all political party workers, urging the youth to make informed decisions for their secure future. “It’s easy to hold rallies and incite chaos in the provinces, but their focus is merely on slinging insults rather than constructive work,” she criticized.
Maryam pointed out the healthcare system, stating, “When I visit hospitals, I see patients from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. We have started a heart surgery program at the Children’s Hospital, where over 100 surgeries have been conducted in less than a week, many of which were for patients from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.”
She criticized her opponents for focusing on attacking her rather than providing public service, stating, “In Nawaz Sharif’s era, we debated the country’s development, but today the discussion is about who can insult the loudest.”
The Chief Minister reminded the audience that power is transient. “We have received over 5,000 applications, and 1,000 young individuals have been selected, all under 25 years of age, with 25% of them being women.”
Maryam announced plans for a monumental 400 billion rupee farmers’ package next year. She explained their decision not to buy wheat from farmers but from mafias exploiting them, highlighting that this practice breeds significant corruption.
“Despite not purchasing wheat, the price of bread in Punjab has fallen from 25 rupees to between 12 and 13 rupees. Over the past six months, Punjab is the only province where inflation has decreased,” she noted.
Maryam introduced a scheme for small farmers, stating, “Before sowing, they will receive a non-interest loan of 150,000 rupees to purchase quality seeds. We have received 1 million applications for the farmer’s card, and 350,000 have been approved, with over 50,000 farmers already receiving their cards.”
She expressed her commitment to keeping bread affordable for the poor while ensuring farmers’ prosperity. “I want to assure wheat growers that I will not let them suffer losses,” she pledged.
The Chief Minister highlighted the introduction of a scheme for green tractors, announcing that the provincial government would cover 1 million rupees for anyone purchasing a tractor worth 4 million rupees. “We received 600,000 applications for this scheme,” she said.
Maryam revealed plans to establish an agricultural bank to provide easy loans for Punjab’s farmers and announced an upcoming scheme for solarizing tube wells. “I am creating a center equipped with modern machinery for agriculture, which will be available for rent to every farmer,” she added.
Criticizing her opponents, she questioned, “Those who incite arson and attack memorials are doing so while advocating for chaos. What lesson does a Chief Minister convey when they themselves attack another province?”
She urged the people of Punjab to address terrorism and thuggery within their own province before attempting to turn its residents into terrorists. “Their rally ended at 6 PM because Punjab operates under rules and regulations; we cannot allow roads to be blocked by terrorists.”
Maryam urged her opponents to reflect on their conduct, stating, “Those who use ambiguous language towards women do not earn respect, even from their opponents. Their focus on chaos is a criminal negligence, while the public suffers.”
She warned that anyone breaking the law in Punjab would face consequences and added, “Every rally they hold has failed because after 6 or 7 years, the public is finally receiving relief.”
In closing, she expressed a wish for compassion among her opponents, urging them to recognize their responsibilities, stating, “Inciting violence and terrorism will not provide you with jobs.”
