LAHORE - Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, in her message on World Telecommunication & Information Society Day, highlighted the vital role of telecommunication in national development.“Telecommunication is not just a means of communication, it is a powerful tool to advance knowledge, boost the economy, improve governance, and enhance healthcare and education,” she said.The CM stressed that in the modern era, nations that embrace telecommunication and technology as key drivers are the ones that lead in development.Reaffirming her government’s vision for a digitally empowered Punjab, the Chief Minister stated: “Our mission is clear — a laptop in every student’s hand, internet access in every village, and digital systems like e-filing in every institution.”
CM condemns attack on Levies check post in Khuzdar
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a Levies check post in Khuzdar.Expressing profound grief over the incident, the CM paid tribute to the four security personnel who were martyred in the line of duty. She lauded their courage and sacrifice in the defence of the nation and extended her heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.She emphasized that such cowardly acts cannot shake the resolve of the nation and reaffirmed the country’s unwavering commitment to eradicate terrorism in all its forms. Meanwhile, The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) in its 82nd meeting of current fiscal year here Saturday approved four development schemes Health and P&D sector worth Rs. 32.002 billion.The approved schemes are as follows: Programme for revamping of 581 BHUs (Basic Health Units) in South Punjab (Phase-I) at an estimated cost of Rs. 9,932.946 million.Programme for Revamping of 220 RHCs (Rural Health Centers) (Phase-I) (Revised) at an estimated cost of Rs. 9,990.223 million.Programme for Revamping of 552 BHUs in North and Central Punjab (Phase-I) (Revised) at an estimated cost of Rs. 9,986.627 million.
Transformation of Punjab Resource Management & Policy Unit (PRMPU) at an estimated cost of Rs. 2,092.456 million.The meeting was attended by P&D Board Secretary Dr. Asif Tufail, Chief Economist Masood Anwar, the board members and other senior officers.
