Written by: Mudasser Chuhdary
Lahore: Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Chief Minister of Punjab, recently completed her first 100 days in office. This period has seen a flurry of activity across various sectors, with a focus on social welfare, infrastructure development, education, and economic reforms.
**Boosting the Economy and Empowering Workers:**
* A 10 billion rupee laptop scheme in collaboration with Google International aims to equip youth with digital skills.
* New tech education programs like “Middle Tech,” “Matric Tech,” and “Inter Tech” are designed to bridge the digital divide.
* The minimum wage in Punjab has been raised to Rs. 37,000 to improve worker livelihoods.
* Systems to ensure workers receive their full wages have also been implemented.
**Social Welfare at the Forefront:**
* The “Maryam Ki Dastak” project brings essential services directly to citizens’ doorsteps.
* “Himmat Cards” provide vital support to disabled and bedridden individuals.
* Farmers benefit from subsidized threshers, super seeders, and solar-powered tube wells, promoting sustainable agriculture.
* Initiatives like free wheelchairs further contribute to improved living standards for those in need.
**Investing in Infrastructure and Healthcare:**
* Enhanced emergency response with the establishment of rescue services and trauma centers along all motorways in Punjab.
* Two air ambulances will soon serve remote areas, improving access to critical medical care.
* The construction of the first Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital in Pakistan has begun, offering much-needed specialized treatment.
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* An additional 500 mobile clinics aim to make healthcare more accessible across the province.
**Education for All:**
* The launch of high-quality schools mirroring elite private institutions is intended to level the playing field in education.
* The Nawaz Sharif Children’s Library Complex in Lahore fosters a love of reading and knowledge.
* A free milk program for government school children promotes healthy growth and development.
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**Prioritizing Public Health:**
* The reintroduction of free medicine in hospitals provides much-needed relief for those struggling financially.
* Delivery of healthcare services and free medicines directly to homes further broadens access to treatment.
* Construction of Phase-I of the Nawaz Sharif Cancer Care Hospital signifies the government’s commitment to tackling healthcare challenges.
**Empowering Farmers:**
* A historic Rs. 400 billion farmer package provides much-needed financial support for the agricultural sector.
* Interest-free loans, coupled with funds for seeds and medicines, aim to empower farmers and bolster agricultural productivity.
**Additional Initiatives:**
* Establishing an enforcement authority to combat hoarding, profiteering, and illegal encroachments.
* Safe city systems implemented in 18 districts to enhance public safety.
* Setting up of waste management companies in all districts to address environmental concerns.
* The “Plant for Pakistan” initiative promotes a climate-resilient and smog-free Punjab.
These are just some of the key initiatives undertaken by Chief Minister Sharif in her first 100 days. It remains to be seen how these policies will translate into tangible improvements for the people of Punjab in the long run.
