Two-year performance: Punjab cabinet adopts resolution to felicitate provincial govt

LAHORE: The provincial cabinet, which met here on Wednesday with Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar in the chair, unanimously approved the resolution presented by Law Minister Raja Basharat to felicitate the provincial government over its two years performance.

The resolution stated, "This meeting expressed its gratitude over the dawn of a new era of progress and prosperity under the CM Usman Buzdar. This meeting is of the considered opinion that two years performance of the Punjab government depicts the vision of PM Imran Khan as the journey which started in 2018 introduced a new system which shook the foundations of an exploitative agenda of an archaic system spanning over 70 years." The cabinet meeting is sanguine the Punjab government has introduced several reforms for transforming the governance model and this has helped in the conspicuous improvements in government performance along-with accountability of the institutions. Similarly, the Punjab government has made record legislation besides initiating work on several mega projects. Though the Punjab government faced a number of challenges while transforming the outdated system, and promotion of justice, but the impediments were dealt with steadfastness. The important step was giving the people of Southern Punjab their lost right and the CM Usman Buzdar has fulfilled the promise of Southern Punjab Secretariat.

The Punjab cabinet pays tributes to the leadership of PM Imran Khan and performance of CM Usman Buzdar and is also unanimous that an era of economic stability and composite development has started in Punjab. The cabinet will continue to vigorously play its role during the next three years to make Punjab a model province, with full commitment and passion.

Addressing the meeting, the CM said: "We have worked diligently and made tireless efforts; we also faced criticism for the sake of criticism but it did not deter our commitment. The government is credited that no corruption scandal has surfaced as only work was done. Instead of gimmickry, ease was created in public life through practical steps."

Sardar Usman maintained that Punjab is leading other provinces in transparency, merit and good governance and foundation of a developed Punjab has been laid in two years. Promises made with the people will be fulfilled during the next three years, he added.

The CM also appreciated the performance of Punjab government employees and congratulated the political teams for its remarkable performance.

Senior Minister Abdul Aleem Khan said on the occasion that despite difficult circumstances, best decisions were made under the leadership of CM Usman Buzdar.

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