F.P. Report
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that Zardari gang has committed an act of extreme injustice and highhandedness against the people of Punjab, in the form of worst loadshedding while the nation cannot get rid of power outages, corruption and loot and plunder without chasing away Ali Baba and Forty Thieves.
He said that the former Prime Minister had announced uniform loadshedding but it was not implemented, whereas step-motherly treatment is being meted out to Punjab. Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif said that he would continue to raise his voice against injustice being committed against people of Punjab, while his tent office would continue to operate till injustice, cruelty and highhandedness of Zardari gang is ended. He said that with the establishment of his tent office, his liaison with the public has increased a great deal, which has also provided him an opportunity to become fully aware of the problems being faced by the masses.
The Chief Minister expressed these views at his Tent Office today, while addressing residents, office-bearers and workers of Pakistan Muslim League-N, belonging to Sabzazar, Dobanpura, Awan Town, Jhugian Nagra, Dholanwal and other adjoining areas. Members Assembly Mian Marghoob Ahmad, Khawaja Imran Nazeer, Mehar Ishtiaq, Hafiz Muhammad Nauman, Ch. Shahbaz, concerned secretaries, IG Punjab, DCO Lahore, DG LDA and other concerned authorities were also present.
The Chief Minister said that if we all perform our duties with hard work, dedication and honesty, half of the problems of the country can be resolved but, unfortunately, the doors of the police and administration remain firmly shut for the poor masses, and their grievances are not heeded. He said that officers should realize their responsibilities and show no laxity in performance of their duties.
He stressed that he demands efficiency and results, and officers who just believe in verbal performance ought to correct their course. He emphasized that police and administration ought to work like true servants of the masses to resolve their problems on priority basis.
He said that indiscriminate action is being taken against the Qabza mafia which, unfortunately, has transformed itself into an industry. The Chief Minister ordered DIG (Operations) to conduct crackdown against land-grabbers and present a report to him in this regard. On a complaint by a citizen, the Chief Minister directed DIG (Operations) to take prompt action against drug peddlers and other criminals at Sherakot.
In order to resolve the issue of dismantling of gates at the entry and exit points of Awan Town, the Chief Minister formulated a committee, consisting of Members Assembly, Commissioner, DCO and DIG (Operations), which will submit its report in this regard. On the issue of rate of shops at Chowk Yatim Khana, the Chief Minister announced formation of a committee on the request of traders, and assured that no injustice would be done to anyone.
Upon the complaint of the residents of Dobanpura, Jugian Nagra and other adjoining areas, regarding defective sewerage system, non-availability of drinking water and non-installation of water filtration plant, Chief Minister Punjab directed Secretary Housing to solve sewerage and water supply issue of the area, on priority basis for which short and long-term planning be made.
The Chief Minister also issued instructions to DCO Lahore regarding repair and rehabilitation of roads in Union Council No.85, Jhugian Nagra, Dholanwal and other areas. The Chief Minister directed that drainage of rainwater from low-lying areas be ensured, on emergency basis for which the staff of WASA should perform their duties with focus and dedication. Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif directed Secretary Housing to make effective water disposal arrangements, in view of the danger of dengue virus.
On the demands of resident of Shah Noor, the Chief Minister directed to undertake planning for new sewerage system in the area. On the demands of the citizens, the Chief Minister further directed construction of hospital, spread over 24-kanal land, at Sabzazar, besides completing the construction work of commerce college, in order to speedily initiate classes there. On the complaint of a woman, regarding fee collection on birth and death certificates, the Chief Minister directed action against the concerned secretary of union council, and ordered DCO Lahore to initiate action against those who were receiving fee for issuance of birth and death certificates.