Key Takeaways
- Punjab Minister Azma Bokhari refutes claims about cheque clearing date.
- She states that normal cheques in Pakistan are cleared the next day, a standard banking procedure.
- Bokhari highlights the achievements of the 'Apni Chhat Apna Ghar' project under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.
Punjab Minister for Information and Culture, Azma Bokhari, has denied that unnecessary propaganda is being spread regarding the clearing date mentioned on a cheque. In response to Fawad Chaudhry’s inquiries, Bokhari clarified that normal cheques in Pakistan are cleared the following day, which is a standard banking procedure.
She explained that once the amount is deposited in banks, the clearance takes place the next day. Bokhari emphasized that this is a routine process and not subject to any special conditions or delays.
In her statement, Bokhari also addressed the ongoing debate surrounding the 'Apni Chhat Apna Ghar' project, which she described as one of the five major projects in the world and the largest in Pakistan. The project has been developed by the Punjab government through its own resources.
Bokhari highlighted the significant achievements of the project, stating that 202,913 houses have been built, 118,088 houses have been completed, and another 53,233 houses are under construction. She noted that providing deserving and homeless people with their own homes was Maryam Nawaz’s dream, and in just two years, more than 200,000 people have received homes under this project.
Maryam Nawaz has set a target of providing 'Apni Chhat' to 500,000 people within five years. Bokhari emphasized that after the 'Suthra Punjab' project, the 'Apni Chhat Apna Ghar' project has brought global recognition to Maryam Nawaz’s good governance and the achievements of the Punjab government.
She further stated that Maryam Nawaz’s successful projects are bringing recognition to Punjab and Pakistan around the world, and her two-year performance is a clear testimony to her achievements. Bokhari concluded by asserting that the 'Apni Chhat Apna Ghar' project is a significant milestone in the history of Pakistan, with no other government having received an award of such magnitude.
Bokhari’s statement underscores the ongoing efforts to highlight the achievements of the Punjab government and the Chief Minister under the 'Apni Chhat Apna Ghar' project, while also addressing the concerns raised by opposition figures regarding the cheque clearing date.
