Expressing his strong displeasure over delay in some welfare schemes, the Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar admonished the concerned officials. "You should better perform practically instead of engaging in any lip-service," he said while chairing a high-level meeting, here on Friday.
The meeting, which lasted for four-and-a-half hours, reviewed the progress made on various development schemes started for the development and prosperity of remote and backward areas of the province. The administrative secretaries briefed the Chief Minister about the progress made so far.
The Punjab chief minister made it clear that only those will be given respect and honor that perform. "I need performance and the people delaying the welfare schemes will be held accountable," he warned. "You should realize the problems faced by the general public. If I have to do all the work then what are you doing? I will not allow anybody to obstruct the mission of providing relief to the masses," he said.
The CM directed that work should be speedily done to develop the backward and far-flung areas adding that he will not tolerate delay of even a single moment. He further directed that steps should be taken on speedy basis to shift the remote schools on solar power. "The people of backward areas have all the right to use latest means of public transport and we have to return this right to them," he said.
He directed that healthcare and educational projects should be completed in time and a report should also be submitted. It has been decided to double the hill-allowance of government officials of tribal and hilly areas of DG Khan. Approval was also accorded to enhance the hill-allowance from Rs 500 to Rs 1000.
The CM showed his indignation over poor cleanliness arrangements and presence of filth in DG Khan City and directed that solid waste should be properly disposed of. Senior Member Board of Revenue, ACS (Home), administrative secretaries, secretary to CM and high officials attended the meeting.