Punjab CM announces construction of 3 world-class sports arenas
Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi on Saturday said that he is bringing a law to end the scourge of usury which will punish the usurer with five years imprisonment.
Addressing the PTI rally at the National Hockey Stadium, the Punjab Chief Minister said that PTI Chairman Imran Khan is his leader. Appreciating his efforts, the Punjab Chief Minister claimed that he (Imran) has now become the leader not only of Pakistan but also of the Islamic world.
Crediting the nation, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi said that he will carry forward the vision of the former prime minister. He further said that his focus was to provide free education to common people and to bring peace where people are suffering. CM Elahi said that Rescue 1122 during his previous tenure as Chief Minister of Punjab is the best example.
Pervaiz Elahi also said he was praised at the World Bank meeting, where the small provinces of China and India were asked to follow Pakistan s Punjab.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Punjab Ch. Pervaiz Elahi has announced the construction of three world-class sports arenas in Gujranwala, Multan and Lahore.
Welcoming the wrestlers who performed brilliantly in the Commonwealth Games at the Chief Minister’s office, Pervaiz Elahi assured the guests that world-class facilities will be provided to the players in the sports arena.
Pervez Elahi congratulated wrestlers Zaman Anwar, Sharif Tahir, and Ali Asad for winning medals in Commonwealth Games and praised their professional spirit.
Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi gave prizes of Rs 10, 10 lakh to Silver medalist wrestlers Zaman Anwar, and Sharif Tahir and Rs 5 lakh to Bronze medalist Ali Asad on the occasion. Punjab government will continue to encourage wrestlers, he added.
Chief Minister also announced to send wrestlers abroad for training besides hiring the services of foreign coaches for the home.
He said that wrestlers had made the nation proud by winning medals. He also prayed for their success in the future.
Provincial Sports Minister Malik Taimur Masood, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Muhammad Khan Bhatti, Sports Secretary, DG Sports Board Punjab, and other officials were also present on the occasion.
