PM Nawaz directs provincial, federal govts to work together for country's development
PM lauded the excellent work undertaken by Punjab CM in development initiatives.
LAHORE (Web Desk) - Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (PM) on Wednesday has emphasized that the federal and provincial governments should work hand-in-hand through matching grant basis to achieve Sustainable Development Goals.
Chairing a meeting at Governor House in Lahore, the premier said that new hospitals and schools will be built in the country whereas SDG’s implementation will have a positive trickle-down effect on the masses for improving the livelihood.
He said improving the living standards of the people of Pakistan is our mission and we are delivering efficiently by the grace of Almighty.
Nawaz Sharif lauded the excellent work undertaken by Chief Minister Punjab in leading development initiatives.
The sectoral SDG program for Pakistan includes electrification schemes, rehabilitation of electricity distribution infrastructure, Gas and Natural resources, new schools and up-gradation of existing schools with provision of facilities.
It also includes construction of Basic Health Units and Regional Health Centres, up-gradation of existing health facilities, construction and rehabilitation of Farm to Market roads.
Punjab Governor Malik Muhammad Rafique Rajwana, Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique and other senior officials were also present in the meeting.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif also expressed condolence over the sad demise of Punjab Governor’s nephew Malik Ilyas Rajwana.
