LAHORE, Feb 01 (APP):Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said on Tuesday the PTI government was pursuing a policy of devolution of power through local government (LG) elections
in Punjab.
During a meeting with Minister Local Government Mian Mahmoodur Rasheed at the
Governor’s House, he said Prime Minister Imran Khan was pursuing a policy, as per
his vision and promise, to strengthen the local government system in Punjab through
devolution of powers to local government representatives to resolve the problems of
people at their doorsteps.
Mian Mahmoodur Rasheed briefed the Governor Punjab on the legislation and preparations
for LG polls in the province during the meeting.
The Punjab Governor said that LG polls would help in resolving public issues and
implementing the government initiatives like provision of basic facilities to the people,
adding that LG system would be an example for other provinces to follow as it would
transfer power to the grass-root level for the first time.
He said the government was employing all resources to tackle the challenges faced
by the country like inflation and dearness, adding that all international economic institutions
were appreciative if the steps taken by the government for the economic development
of Pakistan.
Sarwar said the incumbent government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan,
wanted to take Pakistan ahead while the opposition was pulling it backwards.
“Unity and solidarity are need of the hour and all political and religious parties must support
the government, adding that the opposition should rise beyond personal and political interests”,
he urged.
He said credit due to Prime Minister’s economic team for saving Pakistan from economic
bankruptcy through its successful economic policies, adding that development projects
were being started on priority across the country today.
The Punjab Governor said that it was not possible to make the government bow down
through protests and long-marches, adding that the government and the allies, under the
leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan, were united and strong.
Provincial Minister for Local Government Mian Mahmoodur Rasheed, during the meeting,
said the first phase of LG elections in Punjab would begin from 15th May, adding that
transparency would be ensured in election. He also informed the Governor about the
preparations by the PTI for local body elections.
He expressed the hope that people would vote PTI candidates to power in the coming LG elections.