ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that South Punjab was neglected in the past and its population was not given equal opportunities in education, health and employment.
Talking to Members of the National Assembly from South Punjab in Islamabad, the prime minister said the establishment of South Punjab Secretariat is aimed to put all districts of this area on the path of development.
He said the sub-committee of the cabinet is preparing a special package for farmers and will be announced soon. The meeting also discussed in detail the special package for farmers and South Punjab Secretariat.
Meanwhile, MNAs from Swat and Dir also called on the Prime Minister and held a detailed discussion on the law and order situation in Dir.
MNA Bashir Khan briefed the Prime Minister about providing employment to local population in under construction dams in Dir. Besides, he apprised the Prime Minister about his constituency’s problems and steps taken for public welfare.
MNA Saleem Rehman updated about promotion of tourism in Swat and its positive impact on local people’s economic condition. He also informed the Prime Minister about the progress on health and educational projects in Swat.
Earlier on Saturday, Members of National and Provincial Assemblies belonging to PTI called on Prime Minister Imran Khan and discussed ongoing development schemes in their constituencies/
The lawmakers who called on PM Imran Khan include Haji Imtiaz Ahmed, Shoukat Ali Bhatti, Mina Iftekhar Hayat, Muhammad Arshad Chaudhry, Liaquat Badar, Chauhdry Ejaz, Nazar Muhammad Gondal and others.
The prime minister was briefed about the steps being taken for the relief of people in Gujrat and Mandi Bahuddin. They also discussed the repair and extension of road infrastructure in the two districts.
Prime Minister Imran Khan directed to ensure timely completion of the development projects in their respective constituencies.
