ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has decided to launch Rs581 billion South Punjab development package before voting on no-trust move and all has been set for this, sources said on Tuesday.
They said that the package would include upgrading of the ruined infrastructure, improve the power supply system, strengthen universities and give access to information technology. South Punjab is the most neglected part of the Punjab province.
“Many of the disgruntled members of the ruling party belong to the Southern Punjab districts. The government is making efforts to bring these disgruntled members back in its fold,” the sources added.
They said that About 122 projects have been picked, which include schemes that have been approved in recent time but lack financing and launching of new projects with public as well as private sector investment.
“The premier is keen to launch the projects ahead of no-confidence move against him and the Planning Minister Asad Umar has written to the Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar to complete any remaining consultations with the stakeholders,” they concluded.
