Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif Chairs 13th Provincial Cabinet Meeting

In the 13th provincial cabinet meeting chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, several significant decisions were made to provide relief and enhance infrastructure in the province. Here are the key highlights from the meeting:

1. Electricity Relief Measures: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced several initiatives to ease the burden of electricity bills for residents. Among the major decisions:
   • Chief Minister Roshan Gharana Program: This program aims to support citizens in building their homes. Under this initiative, residents will receive financial aid of PKR 1.5 million to construct houses on 5 marlas in urban areas and 10 marlas in rural areas.
   • Waiver of Initial Payments: For the first three months, beneficiaries of this program will be exempt from monthly installment payments.
2. Electro-Bus and Speedo Bus Projects:
   • Electro-Buses: By December, electro-buses will start operating in Punjab following the introduction of Speedo buses. The cabinet was presented with a model of this initiative.
   • Lahore Electro-Bus Project: Approval has been granted for a project to operate electro-buses in Lahore, with 27 buses expected to be operational by December.
3. Infrastructure and Industry:
   • Direct Power Transmission: Consideration is being given to providing cheap electricity to industrial parks via direct transmission lines from Bhikki, Blocki, and Quaid-e-Azam Solar Parks.
   • Punjab Grid Company: The formation of a new Punjab Grid Company has been approved to ensure direct electricity supply to industries.
4. International and Local Initiatives:
   • Overseas Pakistanis: Amendments to the Revenue Services Registration Act of 1908 were approved to facilitate registration services for overseas Pakistanis in eight countries.
   • Tourist Glass Train: The feasibility study for a tourist glass train service from Rawalpindi to Murree has been approved.
5. Solar Home Solutions:
   • Solar Home Solutions: A program to provide solar home solutions to protected consumers using up to 100 units across Punjab will be rolled out.
6. Advertising Policy:
   • Punjab Government Advertising Policy: Approval has been given for a new advertising policy aimed at streamlining government communications.
7. Additional Project Announcements:
   • Electricity Bill Relief: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced that another major project to provide relief in electricity bills will be introduced within the next two months.

These decisions reflect the provincial government’s commitment to enhancing public welfare and infrastructure development while addressing key concerns related to electricity and housing.

For more information and updates on these initiatives, you can follow the official Punjab Government website and social media channels:

• Punjab Government Official Website
• Punjab Government on Twitter
• Punjab Government on Facebook