Lahore - Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Saturday that the PML-Q was an ally of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and decisions had always been taken in accordance with the Consultation.
According to official sources, the CM said that the journey of public service would be carried out along with the coordination of the PML-Q. He stated: “We are allies and will remain so.”
He added: “The government will further improve its working relationship with the PML-Q by taking the constitutional process ahead,” he added. Usman Buzdar said that before his departure to Saudi Arabia, he visited the residence of Punjab Assembly Speaker Ch Parvez Elahi. He said that the government had never adopted a solo policy in Punjab and always gave due importance to the suggestion of the elected representatives of the coalition party. “The government will continue working together with its allies to provide relief to the people of the province. Nefarious designs of those who want to create rift among us will be foiled,” he pledged.
Condoles death of veteran actor Sohail Asghar
Usman Buzdar Saturday expressed his grief and sorrow over the demise of veteran actor Sohail Asghar.
In his condolence message issued here, he said that late Sohail Asghar was a versatile artist. He stated that best dramas of Sohail Asghar were still alive in the memories of his fans which included ‘Khuda ki Basti’, ‘Chand Grahan’ and others.
“Beautiful chapter of acting has come to an end with the death of Sohail Asghar,” he added.
Usman Buzdar prayed: “May Allah Almighty grant courage to the bereaved family members to bear the loss with fortitude.”
Change in lifestyle dubbed crucial to control diabetes
Punjab Chief Minister said on Saturday that due to unhealthy lifestyle the number of diabetes patients was increasing.
In his message issued here on ‘World Diabetes Day’, he said that timely diagnosis of diabetes was essential to protect patients from falling prey to other diseases.
He said that simple lifestyle could prevent diabetes as precaution was better than cure.
“Patients should adopt precautionary measures along with treatment,” he added.
Usman Buzdar said that the change of lifestyle was necessary to control diabetes, adding that awareness campaign for timely diagnosis and treatment of diabetes would yield positive results.
He further said that a balanced diet, exercise and walk could help prevent diabetes, and adding that diabetes centres had been set up in all major hospitals of Punjab.