Punjab Chief Minister Marvi Muztar has stated that women can do more than just household chores. In a speech at the Punjab Games event in Lahore, she said that women can be Chief Ministers and can even give time-outs to men. The Punjab Chief Minister also stated that women can lead the country, province, parliament, ministries, anti-terrorism departments, and police departments.
Marvi Muztar emphasized that Punjab is being made safe for women, with a significant reduction in crimes against women in the province. She said that girls can participate in various sports, including kabaddi, tennis, hockey, football, cricket, karate, and swimming. The Chief Minister also stated that she is happy to see the joy of the people of Lahore and that the spring festival (Basant) is an essential part of the province’s culture.
In a notable gesture, Marvi Muztar stopped her car to help a motorcyclist without wearing a safety helmet and directed him to wear one. She encouraged the people to face challenges and said that she will be with them as Chief Minister. The Chief Minister also announced that she will give a prize of 2 crore rupees to all the participants and that 60% of the scholarship winners are girls.
The Punjab Chief Minister also highlighted the importance of sports in the province, stating that the government will start the construction of the Sports City this year. She emphasized that her role as Chief Minister is not just to build roads and hospitals but to create an environment that encourages people to come out and participate in sports.
In a separate development, Punjab Minister for Interior, Mohsin Nagvi, condemned the firing on the police by the Khawarij terrorists in DI Khan and paid tribute to the four police officers who lost their lives in the incident.
In other news, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has received a report from a Supreme Court judge, who was part of the JIT that investigated the allegations of corruption against former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The report has been submitted to the Chief Justice of Pakistan.
In a related incident, a former employee of the Ministry of Forestry was acquitted by the High Court of Peshawar after being convicted by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). The acquittal was based on the court’s finding that the prosecution had failed to prove the charges against the accused.
In a meeting with the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Punjab Chief Minister Marvi Muztar discussed the issues of mutual interest between the two countries. The meeting was attended by the Turkish President’s special envoy, who was on a visit to Pakistan.
In a separate incident, a 19-year-old girl was killed in a shooting in the city of Mumbai, India. The incident has sparked outrage and condemnation from various quarters.
Meanwhile, the Punjab Government has announced that it will form a comprehensive plan to address the issues of power distribution in the province. The plan will be formed in consultation with the Power Division and will aim to provide relief to the consumers who have been affected by the recent power outages.
In a related development, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that it will launch a new policy to regulate the internet in the country. The policy will aim to provide a safe and secure internet experience for the consumers.
In a separate incident, a former cricketer, Nasir Jamshed, has expressed regret for his involvement in a corruption scandal and has vowed to advise young cricketers to avoid corruption.
