Leading the 11th meeting of the provincial cabinet on Tuesday, Punjab’s chief minister, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, announced that solar systems will be provided for 45 lakh customers who pay up to 500 units.
“There is anxiety among the public due to the increase in electricity bills. My team and I have found a solution,” the speaker stated.
The Cabinet expressed gratitude to the Madam Chief Minister for establishing flour rates initially. “Even without purchasing wheat, it is difficult to regulate flour prices,” she conceded. “I called my team immediately when the price of flour increased by Rs 200,” she said, emphasizing the point.
According to the Chief Minister, oversight and execution are required to maintain the low cost of flour.
She suggested that the Food Minister focus on regulating the prices of necessities for sixteen hours every day.
“The Food Minister’s individual performance has a significant impact on the cabinet’s overall performance,” she said.
The Chief Minister stated, “Everyone must advance through hard work.” “In four months, Punjab’s young cabinet has shown excellent performance,” the speaker said. “Social Economic Registry of Punjab is starting work,” she emphasized.
Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the chief minister, declared that “tax withdrawal for the protected consumers is welcome.” She stated that it is critical to defend the rights of the underprivileged.
The Cabinet gave its permission to the publication of a notice about the standard edition of the Holy Quran and to the University of Health Sciences hiring to administer the MD CAT 2024 exam.
The Cabinet has approved a new procedure for the hiring and posting of Divisional Directors of Education (Colleges) and Principals at Government Colleges. Additionally, the two-year Pharmacy Assistant Course (Registration of Pharmacy Apprentices) was eliminated in accordance with the Pharmacy Act of 1967.
The Cabinet adopted the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Ordinance 2002 modification, which forbids the use of inferior oil, as a significant step taken by the Punjab government to safeguard the environment.
In addition to approving the creation of the Monitoring and Evaluation Directorate within the Department of Law and Parliamentary Affairs, the Cabinet also approved the Amendments to the Punjab Mining Concession Rules 2002.
