Punjab introducing transformative reforms in education, healthcare, transport: Minister Azma

LAHORE, Jul 17 (APP): Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari on Friday said the provincial government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, was introducing historic and transformative reforms in the education, healthcare and public transport sectors to ensure that the benefits of development reached every city and every segment of society across Punjab.

She said the Punjab government was investing in the future of the youth by providing laptops, scholarships and electric bikes to students. She added that the Nawaz Sharif School of Eminence project would usher in a new era of academic excellence by promoting quality education and providing talented students with world-class learning opportunities.

Azma Bokhari said significant progress had also been made in the healthcare sector, adding that the Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital in Lahore and the Cardiology Hospital in Sargodha had been completed. She said patients at government hospitals across Punjab were receiving free medicines and essential diagnostic tests at no cost, ensuring access to quality healthcare for all citizens.

The minister said the Punjab government was expanding the network of green electric buses from district headquarters to tehsil level to provide modern, safe and environmentally friendly public transport. She added that the air-conditioned electric buses had become a major source of comfort and convenience for commuters during the ongoing summer heat.

Azma Bokhari said Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif had ensured that government resources and public services reached every corner of Punjab. She said that unlike the past, when people had to visit multiple government offices for assistance, the government was now delivering services at citizens’ doorsteps. She added that the government’s commitment to public welfare, effective governance and service delivery distinguished it from previous administrations.