LODHRAN, Jul 29 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, on Wednesday virtually inaugurated the electric bus service for Lodhran, marking the launch of district's first eco-friendlypublic transport system. A colorful inaugural ceremony was held at Kanju Hall, District Council Lodhran, with State Minister for Energy and Public Affairs, Abdul Rehman Khan Kanju, as the chief guest.The event was attended by MNA Muhammad Siddique Khan Baloch, MPA Shazia Hayat Tareen, Zawar Hussain Waraich, Pir …
Electric bus service inaugurated in Lodhran
LODHRAN, Jul 29 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, on Wednesday virtually inaugurated
the electric bus service for Lodhran, marking the launch of district’s first eco-friendlypublic transport system.
A colorful inaugural ceremony was held at Kanju Hall, District Council Lodhran, with State Minister for Energy and Public Affairs, Abdul Rehman Khan Kanju, as the chief guest.The event was attended by MNA Muhammad Siddique Khan Baloch, MPA Shazia Hayat Tareen, Zawar Hussain Waraich, Pir Rafeeuddin Shah, Rajan Sultan Pirzada
and Malik Shah Muhammad Joiya, along with Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ashraf, DPO Ali Bin Tariq, senior district officials and members of civil society.
Addressing the ceremony, Abdul Rehman Khan Kanju, congratulated the people
of Lodhran on the launch of the modern, environment-friendly bus service and
thanked Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif for introducing modern public transport
facilities in the district. He said the provincial government’s development initiatives
were raising the standard of living across Punjab.
The minister said the electric bus service would not only provide comfortable and
affordable transportation but also create employment opportunities for local residents.
He pledged that every possible facility would be extended to the people of Lodhran.
Abdul Rehman Khan Kanju said that whenever the PML-N came into power,
it successfully steered the country out of crises.
Kanju said the current government’s day-and-night efforts would yield positive results.
About petroleum prices, Kanju said the government was making every possible effort
to control inflation despite challenging circumstances.
Following the ceremony, the state minister, accompanied by elected representatives
and senior officials, formally inaugurated the electric bus service at the District Council
ground. They also travelled on the inaugural electric bus to Kahror Pacca and later
inaugurated the electric bus station at Kahror Chowk.
Passengers and guests were welcomed with flower petals at various bus stations
along the route, while special prayers were offered for the success of the bus service
and for progress and prosperity of the country.
