Pakistan’s Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has emphasized the need for unity and strength to counter the enemies of the country. Addressing a gathering at the Frontier Corps headquarters, she said it is time to differentiate between black and white, and to firmly reject negative narratives. Nawaz, who visited Quetta, reiterated that the priority is to maintain stability and peace in Balochistan, and that the entire nation stands with the province. She warned that the enemy is plotting to weaken the country, but if Pakistan remains united, it will be impossible for the enemy to cause any harm.
Nawaz announced a 10 billion rupee assistance package for the Frontier Corps. She praised the bravery of the FC personnel and expressed her respect for the martyrs who have sacrificed their lives for the country. The CM also emphasized the importance of women’s participation in the security forces, stating that Pakistan’s daughters are capable of performing their duties as much as anyone else.
Meanwhile, Nawaz highlighted the significant decrease in crime rates in Punjab, attributing it to the effective use of CCTV cameras to monitor streets, alleys, and cities. She also claimed that the government has successfully eliminated dacoity, rioting, and attacks on police personnel.
In a separate development, Nawaz stated that the government is working to make Punjab a safe haven for women, with a notable decrease in crimes against women. She asserted that girls can participate in various sports, including kabaddi, tennis, hockey, football, cricket, karate, and swimming.
In other news, the Punjab government has announced a new initiative to promote public information officers at the provincial and secretariat levels. This move aims to improve transparency and accountability in government departments.
In a related development, the Punjab High Court has dismissed the National Accountability Bureau’s (NAB) appeal against the acquittal of a forest department official. The court ruled that the official’s acquittal was justified.
In a separate incident, the University of Punjab’s police chief has reported a clash between two student groups, resulting in gunfire. The incident remains under investigation.
Nepal’s power division has announced a new regulation for fixed charges, which will be applied to both protected and non-protected consumers. The regulation aims to simplify the billing process for electricity consumers.
In a related development, the Pakistan government has announced plans to promote net billing, which will allow consumers to pay for the electricity they generate and sell back to the grid. The move aims to promote renewable energy and reduce power outages.
In a separate development, the Punjab government has announced plans to promote women’s participation in sports, with a focus on empowering girls to participate in various sports, including kabaddi, tennis, hockey, football, cricket, karate, and swimming.
In a related development, the Punjab government has announced plans to promote public information officers at the provincial and secretariat levels. This move aims to improve transparency and accountability in government departments.
Finally, the Punjab government has announced plans to promote net billing, which will allow consumers to pay for the electricity they generate and sell back to the grid. The move aims to promote renewable energy and reduce power outages.
