‘Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar’ programme: Nearly 125,000 houses progressing rapidly towards completion: CM

LAHORE: Under the “Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar” programme, nearly 125,000 houses across Punjab were progressing rapidly towards completion, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said this during a meeting with the members of the Provincial Assembly (MPAs) Mian Shahid Hussain Khan and Muhammad Aoun Jahangir.

During the meeting, public issues, the law and order situation and ongoing development projects across the province came under discussion.

The meeting also included a detailed discussion on constituency-related matters and the overall political situation.

The legislators expressed grief over the tragic Kahna incident in which children lost their lives and offered prayers for the departed souls.

The MPAs congratulated the chief minister on presenting Punjab’s third surplus budget and lauded the launch of the “Apna Khet, Apna Rozgar” initiative. They also appreciated the government’s efforts to extend the electric bus service to tehsil-level cities.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz directed the legislators to ensure comprehensive preparations in their respective districts for Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH). She thanked them for reposing confidence in her leadership. “I have always learnt the lesson of public service from Quaid Muhammad Nawaz Sharif,” the chief minister said, adding that the upgradation of rural health centres was bringing quality healthcare services to people’s doorsteps.

The legislators praised the provincial government’s public welfare vision, improvements in road infrastructure and beautification projects. They also commended the arrangements made during Muharram, saying that effective security measures, cleanliness drives and the provision of government-sponsored Sabeels had won public appreciation.

They further appreciated the chief minister’s innovative initiatives and projects aimed at the welfare and empowerment of women and children.

Moreover, the CM paid glowing tribute to Nishan-i-Haider recipient Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed for his everlasting sacrifice in defence of the country.

In a message issued on the occasion of the martyrdom anniversary of Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed, the chief minister said the decorated soldier foiled the enemy’s nefarious designs despite sustaining severe injuries.

She said Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed remained the highest example of courage, steadfastness and bravery, adding that the martyr was a national hero whose memory would forever remain alive in the hearts of the people.

The CM said the martyrs who laid down their lives for the motherland were the pride and honour of the nation and its true defenders. She added that the sacrifices rendered by the brave soldiers who gave their lives for the country could never be repaid.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2026