Key Takeaways
- Punjab Minister for Information and Culture, Azma Bokhari, has rebutted criticisms from Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leaders.
- She highlighted the government's efforts in equitable resource distribution and development projects across Punjab.
- Azma Bokhari urged Sindh’s political leadership to focus on governance rather than criticism.
Punjab Minister for Information and Culture, Azma Bokhari, has responded to recent criticisms from Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leaders regarding the government's policies in Punjab. In a statement issued in Lahore, she defended the government’s actions, emphasizing that public funds are being used effectively for the welfare of the people and development projects.
Bokhari stated, 'Public funds in Punjab are being spent on the welfare of the people and development projects, and this is precisely what appears to be troubling the PPP.' She further elaborated that during the two-year tenure of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, significant progress has been made. Development projects have expanded from Attock to Rahim Yar Khan and Rawalpindi to Vehari, ensuring equitable distribution across every district.
The Information Minister also highlighted the government's commitment to transparent governance and inclusive development. She said, 'Development projects are being implemented across every district of Punjab without discrimination, resulting in a noticeable improvement in the quality of life of the people.'
In her response, Bokhari addressed the PPP’s criticism by stating that those who are envious of Punjab's progress may continue to criticise but the journey of public service will not stop. She added, 'The Nawabs of Larkana' are unable to accept Punjab's development, while the reality is that the people of Punjab continue to express their confidence in the performance of the Pakistan Muslim League (N).'
Bokhari also addressed Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, urging him as the chairman of a major political party to uphold the dignity of his position by avoiding politics based on hatred and division. She said, 'As the chairman of a major political party, he should avoid politics based on hatred and division.'
Furthermore, she criticized the PPP’s spokespersons in Sindh for their focus solely on criticising Punjab. Bokhari stated, 'An entire team of spokespersons in Sindh appears to be occupied solely with criticising Punjab, while the performance of the Sindh Government is rarely presented before the public.' She added that if the Sindh Government's performance had truly been exemplary, the people of Sindh would not desire leadership like that of Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
Azma Bokhari reaffirmed her commitment to pursuing an agenda of public service, transparent governance, and inclusive development under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s leadership. She concluded by expressing hope that just as Punjab has witnessed development and prosperity, the people of Sindh would also benefit from better governance and development.
Public funds in Punjab are being spent on the welfare of the people and development projects, and this is precisely what appears to be troubling the PPP.
Azma Bokhari, Punjab Minister for Information and Culture
The Nawabs of Larkana are unable to accept Punjab's development, while the reality is that the people of Punjab continue to express their confidence in the performance of the Pakistan Muslim League (N).
Azma Bokhari, Punjab Minister for Information and Culture
As the chairman of a major political party, he should avoid politics based on hatred and division.
Azma Bokhari, Punjab Minister for Information and Culture
