LAHORE: Speaker Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Parvez Elahi called on Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar at his office here on Monday and discussed different matters of mutual interest. Both agreed to run the assembly's budget session in the best manner and that the process of regular consultations will continue to further improve mutual relationships.
The chief minister paid tributes to Parvez Elahi for administering the assembly proceedings in the best of manner and banning the derogatory books. "We are one for the prosperity of the people and would continue to do so in future as well," he said, adding: "The relationship between the two parties will be further strengthened in the coming days."
The CM re-emphasised that PML-Q is an ally and it will be moved along. No conspiracy of creating misunderstanding will succeed, he continued. He emphasized that the mission of public service will be completed as people demand practical steps, instead of hollow slogans. He pointed out the Punjab government has made record legislation in a short period and Punjab assembly's legislative record is much better than other provincial assemblies.
Chaudhry Parvez Elahi reaffirmed that they are with the PTI and would continue to stand with it. Our alliance is stronger than before and any attempt of weakening it will not succeed, he declared. We appreciate the good work done by CM Usman Buzdar and wholly support him. Unlike the past, he added the province is ruled by the golden principles of merit and good governance, instead of personal likes or dislikes. Moonis Elahi, MNA was also present on the occasion.
Moreover, the CM chaired a meeting about the reforms in the school education sector. Minister School Education Murad Raas, Secretary School Education Sara Aslam and others attended the meeting.
The meeting was told that 1227 schools have been upgraded by the incumbent Punjab government without spending even a single penny and the notification has also been issued. The CM informed the participants that 606 girls schools and 621 boy schools will be upgraded in the province and added that 3315 surplus teachers of elementary schools will continue to serve in the upgraded schools. The 3933 additional classrooms in elementary schools will be utilized for secondary classes, he added.
Murad Raas stated that SOPs for schools are being devised. The students will be given masks. Handwashing arrangements and availability of sanitizers will also be ensured in schools, he added. Meanwhile, PEF partner schools' 50 percent dues, up to the month of May, have already been paid. One thousand classrooms have also been constructed in different schools in various districts. Under this project, a total of two thousand classrooms will be built.
Further, the CM has paid tributes to Dr Ghazala of Nishtar Hospital who died of coronavirus.
The CM also expressed a deep sense of sorrow over the death of Dr Salman Ali in Services Hospital and sought a report from Secretary Specialized Healthcare within 48 hours. He directed to hold an impartial enquiry by identifying the responsible persons adding that legal action be initiated against the responsible persons for this negligence.
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