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LAHORE, Oct 06 (APP):Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari has said that defending Punjab’s rights and presenting its case is their responsibility and they will fulfill this duty.
She announced that the Punjab Cabinet has approved tax exemptions for flood-affected areas to provide maximum relief to the public.
She added, “Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz is distributing laptops, launching bus services, and inaugurating welfare initiatives.
She said that during the provincial cabinet meeting, officials were given a detailed briefing on the largest flood in recent history. Bokhari stated that despite a surge in three rivers and 39% higher rainfall, Punjab avoided major damage, thanks to timely government preparations. Over 4.7 million people were affected, but thankfully, no lives were lost to snake bites. Compared to the 2010 floods, the death toll was halved due to strong arrangements in 25 districts.
Bokhari announced a PKR 15,000 salary increase for civil defence personnel, the launch of flood drills in 17 tehsils, and directives for residents in flood belts to relocate to safer areas to prevent future losses.
She emphasized that Punjab’s people want relief and the provincial government is providing it.
She highlighted that all development projects are funded through provincial resources without a single rupee from the federal government.
Azma Bokhari concluded by emphasizing that Punjab has always promoted national unity. “Our performance is our real answer,” she asserted.