Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced free public transport for the masses on the occasion of Baisakhi, a three-day festival in Lahore, which will see the participation of over 419 buses operating on all three days. The CM has appealed to the public to prioritize free transport over biking, citing safety concerns.
In her statement, the CM expressed her gratitude to the people of Lahore, urging them to celebrate the festival with joy and abandon their worries. She assured the public that their safety would be her top priority during the festival, emphasizing that no compromise would be made on security measures.
Maryam Nawaz also stated that the use of metal wires and wheels for kite-flying is prohibited, and the use of safety gears such as helmets is mandatory for bikers and motorcyclists. The CM announced that free transport would be available in various forms, including metro buses, federal buses, green buses, and ride-sharing services.
In light of the recent terror attack in Islamabad, the CM has canceled all her scheduled events for the Baisakhi festival. Maryam Nawaz has appealed to shopkeepers to refrain from selling kites and other items that could pose a threat to the public.
The CM also announced that strict measures would be taken to prevent kite-flying in areas with open roofs, and that rescue teams would be on high alert to respond to any emergencies.
Meanwhile, the government has confirmed that the bomber, who carried out the attack in Islamabad, had received training in Afghanistan and had made multiple trips to the country.
In a related development, the Punjab government has announced measures to ensure the availability of blood and medical facilities in hospitals, with blood banks being manned by additional staff and operation theaters being fully activated.
In a separate development, the federal government has confirmed that the Islamabad bomber was a Pakistani citizen, and that he had received training in Afghanistan.
The CM’s announcement comes amid a wave of protests and condemnations across the country, with the opposition parties criticizing the government’s response to the terror attack.
In a related development, the Pakistani embassy in Vienna, Austria, organized a seminar to mark Kashmir Solidarity Day, with the country’s ambassador reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering support for the people of Kashmir.
In a separate development, the Inspector General of Islamabad Police has revealed that one of the victims of the terrorist attack was a cousin of the IG.
The Pakistan government has announced that it would take all necessary steps to prevent such incidents in the future, with the Minister of Defense stating that the bomber was a Pakistani citizen who had received training in Afghanistan.
The government has also announced that it would take measures to prevent the sale of kites and other items that could pose a threat to the public, with the CM appealing to shopkeepers to refrain from selling such items.
The incident has sparked widespread condemnation and protests across the country, with the opposition parties criticizing the government’s response to the attack.
In a related development, the Pakistani government has announced that it would take all necessary steps to prevent such incidents in the future, with the Minister of Defense stating that the bomber was a Pakistani citizen who had received training in Afghanistan.
The government has also announced that it would take measures to prevent the sale of kites and other items that could pose a threat to the public, with the CM appealing to shopkeepers to refrain from selling such items.
The incident has sparked widespread condemnation and protests across the country, with the opposition parties criticizing the government’s response to the attack.
In a related development, the Pakistani government has announced that it would take all necessary steps to prevent such incidents in the future, with the Minister of Defense stating that the bomber was a Pakistani citizen who had received training in Afghanistan.
The government has also announced that it would take measures to prevent the sale of kites and other items that could pose a threat to the public, with the CM appealing to shopkeepers to refrain from selling such items.
The incident has sparked widespread condemnation and protests across the country, with the opposition parties criticizing the government’s response to the attack.
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