#Dr. Muhammad A. Cheema

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New York News: ROCHESTER, Dr. Muhammad A. Cheema, Government Seeks To Forfeit Assets Of Pittsford Psychiatrist Obtained Through Fraud

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New York News: ROCHESTER, Dr. Muhammad A. Cheema, Government Seeks To Forfeit Assets Of Pittsford Psychiatrist Obtained Through Fraud

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. -U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that a civil forfeiture complaint has been filed against Dr. Muhammad A. Cheema, 45, of Pittsford, NY, to forfeit assets allegedly obtained through fraud and that were involved in money laundering.

According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Grace M. Carducci, who is handling the civil case, the complaint seeks the forfeiture of:

• $806,871.91 from three separate bank accounts held by the defendant; • A 2015 Audi A8; • A 2017 Mercedes Benz; and • The defendant’s residence at 9 Bromsgrove Hill, in Pittsford, NY.

On July 30, 2018, Dr. Cheema, a licensed physician who provides psychiatric services at his private practice, Upstate Psychiatry in Pittsford, as well as at Rochester Regional Health, and various nursing homes, was charged by criminal complaint with health care fraud and making false statements relating to health care matters.

According to the criminal complaint, Dr. Cheema routinely billed health insurance providers the highest leve1 of evaluation and management services for new patient visits, and his medical notes were missing the documentation to support the level of evaluation and management services for his established patients. The defendant is also accused of routinely upcoding office visits of patients, improperly billing health care benefit programs for services that he did not provide, and, on more than one occasion, prescribing drugs to an undercover patient without performing an physical exam or psychotherapy.

In addition, Dr. Cheema, as alleged in the criminal complaint, submitted a fraudulent certificate which purported to show him to be board certified in Psychiatry. In fact, the defendant was not board certified in Psychiatry, has never passed the ABPN certifying examination in Psychiatry or Neurology. The investigation determined that the document submitted by the defendant was fraudulent, and was generated on his desktop computer using a valid Certificate belonging to a psychiatrist in Arizona.

“As I stated at the time of the defendant’s arrest, our office is committed to ensuring that those who seek unjustly to enrich themselves by perpetrating frauds against the health care system are brought to justice,” said U.S. Attorney Kennedy. “While the criminal complaint holds Dr. Cheema criminally responsible for his actions, this civil complaint seeks to divest him of his ill-gotten gains.”

The civil complaint is the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Gary Loeffert, and the New York State Department of Financial Services, under the direction of Superintendent Maria T. Vullo.

If convicted of the criminal charges, Dr. Cheema faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

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SOURCE: news provided by JUSTICE.GOV on Wednesday, August 15, 2018.

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New York: Muslim psychiatrist on trial for health care fraud opens new practice

New York: Muslim psychiatrist on trial for health care fraud opens new practice

More Muslim health care fraud. Just one of many fraud rackets they specialize in.

Source: Pittsford psychiatrist accused of fraud has case adjourned until February | WHAM

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) – A federal judge adjourned the case of a Pittsford psychiatrist charged with fraud on Friday.

Dr. Muhammad Cheemais accused of health care fraud and making false statements relating to healthcare…

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CJP takes notice of attack on Hindu temple in Rahim Yar Khan

Chief Justice of Pakistan Gulzar Ahmed on Thursday took notice of the attack on a Hindu temple by a charged mob in Bhong village of Punjab's Rahim Yar Khan district, a statement said.

The top judge took cognisance of the incident after MNA Dr Ramesh Kumar Vankwani, who is the patron-in-chief of the Pakistan Hindu Council, called on Chief Justice Ahmed at the Supreme Court in Islamabad today to discuss the issue of the temple attack.

The chief justice "showed grave concern over the tragic incident", according to a press released issued by the Supreme Court.

He fixed the matter before the court on August 6 (tomorrow) at Islamabad, and directed the Punjab chief secretary and inspector general of police to appear for the hearing along with a report. Dr Vankwani has also been summoned, the statement added.

The incident took place on Wednesday, when hundreds of people vandalised the Hindu temple in Bhong and blocked the Sukkur-Multan Motorway (M-5) after a nine-year-old Hindu boy, who allegedly urinated in a local seminary, was granted bail by a local court.

Responding to the situation late in the evening, the district administration deployed Rangers in the area after Deputy Commissioner Dr Khuram Shehzad and District Police Officer Asad Sarfraz visited the town.

On the complaint of a cleric, Hafiz Muhammad Ibrahim, of Darul Uloom Arabia Taleemul Quran, the Bhong police had registered a case against the boy (who was not named) under Section 295-A (deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs) of the Pakistan Penal Code on July 25.

Sources said some Hindu elders tendered an apology to the seminary administration, saying the suspect was a minor and mentally challenged. But when a lower court granted him bail a few days ago, some people incited the public in the town on Wednesday and got all shops there closed in protest.

A video clip that went viral on social media showed charged people wielding clubs and rods storming the temple and smashing its glass doors, windows and lights, and damaging the ceiling fans and idols.

Later, the protesters also blocked the M-5 motorway for more than three hours.

District police spokesman Ahmed Nawaz Cheema said Rangers had been deployed in the troubled area and the situation was under control.

About the alleged late response by the police authorities, sources said senior officials were busy attending the police martyrs’ day ceremonies.

Cheema confirmed that the suspect was a minor, saying he had no information about his mental health so far.

There were reports of some old monetary dispute between Hindu and Muslim groups in the area which was stated to be the actual cause of the unrest.

A PTI member representing minorities said after getting the Bhong market closed, the mob also tried to attack some houses of people belonging to the Hindu community.

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CM HOLDS C&W DEPARTMENT'S PERFORMANCE REVIEW

With the compliments of, The Directorate General Public Relations,

Government of the Punjab, Lahore Ph: 99201390.

No.794/QU/Zahid

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LAHORE, May 19:

           Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar chaired a meeting of the Communication & Works (C&W) department to review departmental performance and future roadmap.

           Provincial C&W Minister Sardar Muhammad Asif Nakai and others attended the meeting. The secretary C&W department revealed that disciplinary action has been initiated against 144 officers and officials for showing poor performance. 1027 development projects will be completed in the province, he added.

           The meeting decided to introduce the road asset management system for bringing infrastructural improvements and roads' monitoring. The meeting further decided to set a special project unit and gave in-principle approval of adhoc recruitments against essential vacant posts in the C&W department and to overcome the dearth of professional in the Punjab Architecture Department. It was also decided to expand the scope of Lahore Ring Road Authority while renaming it as Punjab Ring Road Authority.

           The chief minister directed to adopt the latest techniques for the construction of roads and buildings adding that fast-falling laser levellers will be used to improve the quality of the roads. He directed to initiate legal action against illegal buildings and housing schemes constructed within roads' limits. Similarly, construction of farm-to-market roads within the stipulated time should be ensured to ease access of villages, he added. The CM further directed to fix warning boards to discourage entry of heavy transport on small roads. Similarly, early completion of MM Road be ensured and unnecessary budget estimates for the construction of roads and buildings be discouraged, he added.

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No.795/QU/RANA

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PARLIAMENTARIANS CALL ON CM PUNJAB

LAHORE, May 19:

           Provincial Ministers Dr Yasmin Rashid, Sibtain Khan, Yasir Humayun, Dr Akhtar Malik, Advisors Asif Mahmood, Faisal Hayat Jabwana, MNAs Muhammad Afzal Khan Dhandala, Syed Mobeen Ahmed, MPAs Malik Asad Ali Khokhar, Muhammad Tariq Tarar, Malik Mukhtar Ahmed, Nazir Ahmed Khan, Muhammad Ijaz Hussain, Javaid Akhtar Lund, Saleem Sarwer Jora, Mian Muhammad Akhtar Hayyat, Chaudhary Liaqat Ali, Ghazanffar Abbas Cheena, Mamoon Tarar, Muneeb Sultan Cheema, Amir Anayat Shahani and Shahida Ahmed called on Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar at his office on Wednesday and discussed matters of mutual interest. Talking on this occasion, the CM said proposals of parliamentarians are given importance in the formulation of district development package and every city has been equally included in the development process. Every decision is made with consultation and no compromise will be made on the respect of parliamentarians, he continued. We are a team of PM Imran Khan and will continue to serve the masses jointly, the CM stated.

           A powerful mafia is engaged in hatching conspiracies against the PTI government from the day first and, regrettably, the tentacles of this mafia are scattered everywhere. Meanwhile, the opposition is also patronizing this mafia, he added and vowed to go to every length to nab the mafia. PM Imran Khan is a brave leader who believes in the politics of principles while the anarchistic elements are divided, he said. He advised the PDM to shun negative politics after repeated failures. Regrettably, record corruption was made in the past and kickbacks were received in different projects. Billions of rupees were looted by raising minarets of corruption, he added and vowed that past rulers will have to be answerable for their mega corruption.

           Meanwhile, MPAs from Rawalpindi including Major (R) Muhammad Latasab Satti, Raja Saghir Ahmed, Javed Kauser, Chaudhary Sajid Mahmood, Wasiq Qayyum Abbasi, Malik Taimur, Amjad Mahmood Chaudhary, Ejaz Khan and Umer Tanvir also met with CM Punjab.

           Talking to them, the CM reiterated that the respect of parliamentarians is his respect and work will be done on a priority basis in their constituencies. A separate development package has been devised for every city and public welfare projects have been started according to the needs of cities, he added. The CM advised the critics to look into their own peep adding that conspirators will not succeed. The opponents of development are engaged in baseless propaganda and the government will continue to respond to them with the politics of public services, he said. The government has taken immediate action in case of any discrepancy, he added. He said no unfair action will ever be initiated against anybody in Punjab and the government record is clean in this regard. Every day was started with a new corruption scandal in the past, he added.

           The CM disclosed that opponents are yearning for NRO which they will not get in the presence of PM Imran Khan. The scope of work done in two and a half years is greater than the last decade, he added and vowed to expedite the journey of public service under the leadership of PM Imran Khan. The PDM is unnerved after repeated failures and the political future of opposition is dark, he maintained. The PDM adventure has ended in bitter failure as the people have recognized the tricksters. The PDM tried to impede the development journey but faced defeat, he said. In fact, the opposition is only interested in grabbing power but it should realise that elections will be held in 2023, concluded the CM.

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No.796/QU/Zahid

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CHAIRMAN PPSC PRESENTS ANNUAL REPORT TO CM

LAHORE, May 19:

           Chairman Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) Lt. Gen. (R) Malik Zafar Iqbal presented the annual report-2020 to Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar at his office on Wednesday. He also briefed the CM about the performance of the PPSC. The CM said a new culture of merit and transparency has been introduced by the PTI government. Different nations of the world have achieved new pinnacles of glory and development by following transparency and merit-based systems, he added. The role of PPSC is very important in merit-based recruitments, the CM concluded.

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All Senate candidates from Punjab elected unopposed An ongoing Senate session. Photo: File photo ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission Punjab on Wednesday announced that all candidates from Punjab for the Senate elections have been elected unopposed, according to Geo News. All candidates on the technocrat and general seats from Punjab have been elected unopposed, said the election commission. The candidates were elected after all challengers withdrew their nomination papers. Today was the last day for the withdrawal of nomination papers. The names of the candidates who have been elected from Punjab are: Azam Nazir Tarar (PML-N) Syed Ali Zafar (PTI) Dr Zarqa (PTI) Saadia Abbasi (PML-N) Sajid Mir (PML-N) Irfan-ul-Haq Siddiqui (PML-N) Ijaz Chaudhry (PTI) Aun Abbas (PTI) Kamil Ali Agha (PML-Q) Saifullah Sarwar Niazi (PTI) Afnanullah Khan (PML-N) According to the break-up, five Senators each from the PML-N and the PTI have been elected while one, Kamil Ali Agha, has been elected unopposed from the PML-Q’s platform. The election commission said that an official notification of the candidates who got elected will be issued on Friday. The candidates, who withdrew their nomination papers on Thursday include Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman, Jamshed Iqbal Cheema, Zahid Hamid, Malik Zaheer Abbas Khokhar, Omar Sarfraz Cheema, Azeem-ul-Haq Minhas and Saif-ul-Malook Khokhar on general seats. After the withdrawal of the seven nomination papers, a total of seven candidates were left in the run for Senate elections on seven general seats, who were declared elected unopposed consequently. A day earlier, after display of revised list of candidates from Punjab, four candidates had withdrawn their nomination papers. The candidates were Saud Majeed, Ijaz Hussain Minhas and Muhammad Khan Madni on general seat, besides Saira Tarar on women seat. Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari took to Twitter to congratulate candidates from the PTI who got elected unopposed. “Congratulations to our new Senators from Punjab,” she tweeted. https://timespakistan.com/all-senate-candidates-from-punjab-elected-unopposed/11998/?wpwautoposter=1614686409

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Every day Pakistan 2018-12-29 04:27:57

Every day Pakistan 2018-12-29 04:27:57

Inna Lillah wa Inna Allehe Rajeoon

Dr Mehnaz Marri isn’t any extra, 1st Cardio Surgeon from Balochistan, belonging to tribal backward space Kohlu. She received engaged on 2 December, 2018 She died three days in the past attributable to sudden Mind hemorrhage Could Allah allocates her excessive ranks in Jannah😇#RIP pic.twitter.com/OMqp9sUGw9

— Muhammad Bilal Hassan Cheema 🇵🇰 (@mbhcjutt) December 28,…

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PTI Tickets for Pakistan Elections 2018 National and Provincial Assembly : This is the complete list of Pakistan Tehrek-e-Insaf candidates for general election 2018 in Pakistan, which are going to be held on 25th July this year. This is the first phase of the tickets and the second list will be announced on 13th June 2018. This list includes candidates from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan. Imran Khan the chairman of PTI personally announced the list in this video for Pakistanis. Subscribe to my channel https://bit.ly/2GDQ7FJ Abdul Latif NA-1 Chitral MAHMOOD KHAN NA-2 Swat Saleem Rehman NA-3 Murad Saeed NA-4 Sahibzada Sibghat Ullah NA-5 Upper Dir Mehboob shah NA-6 Lower Dir Muhammad Bashir khan NA-7 Junaid Akbar NA-8 Malakand Sher Akbar Khan NA-9 Buner Muhammad Nawaz Khan NA-12 Battagram Zar Gul Khan NA-14 Mansehra-cum Torghar Ali Asghar Khan NA-15 Abbottabad ALI KHAN JADOON NA-16 OMAR AYUB KHAN NA-17 Haripur Asad Qaiser NA-18 Swabi USMAN KHAN TARAKAI NA-19 Mujahid Ali NA-20 Mardan Muhammad Atif NA-21 FAZAL MUHAMMAD KHAN NA-24 Charsadda Pervez Khattak NA-25 Nowshera IMRAN KHATTAK NA-26 Noor Alam Khan NA-27 Peshawar Arbab Amir Ayub NA-28 Shah Farman NA-29 Sher Ali Arbab NA-30 Shaukat Ali NA-31 KHIAL ZAMAN NA-33 Hangu Shahid Ahmad NA-34 Karak Imran Ahmad Khan Niazi NA-35 Bannu Mr. Habibullah Khan NA-37 Tank ALI AMIN KHAN GANDAPUR NA-38 Dera Ismail khan MUHAMMAD YAQOOB SHAIKH NA-39 Gul Dad Khan NA-40 Tribal Area Gul Zafar Khan NA-41 Sajid Khan NA-42 Noor Ul Haq Alqadri NA-43 Syed Iqbal Mian NA-46 Jawad Hussain NA-47 Qaiser Jamal NA-51 Raja Khurram Nawaz NA-52 Islamabad Imran Ahmad Khan Niazi NA-53 Asad Umar NA-54 TAHIR SADIK NA-55 Attock TAHIR SADIK NA-56 Sadaqat Ali Abbasi NA-57 Rawalpindi Choudhary Muhammad Azeem NA-58 Ghulam Sarwar Khan NA-59 Aamer Mehmood Kiani NA-61 Ghulam Sarwar Khan NA-63 Ghulam Abbas NA-64 Chakwal Ch Fawad Hussain NA-67 Jhelum Syed faiz ul hassan NA-70 Gujrat CH MUHAMMAD ILYAS NA-71 Dr.Firdous Ashiq Awan NA-72 Sialkot Muhammad Usman Dar NA-73 Barrister Mansur Sarwar Khan NA-74 Muhammad Aslam NA-76 Mian Muhammad Rasheed NA-77 Narowal ABRAR UL HAQ NA-78 Mohammed Ahmed Chattha NA-79 Gujranwala TARIQ MEHMOOD NA-80 MUHAMMAD SALEH NA-81 Ali NA-82 Rana Nazir Ahmed Khan NA-83 Ch Bilal Ejaz NA-84 Haji Imtiaz Ahmed Choudhary NA-85 Mandi Bahauddin Nazar Muhammad Gondal NA-86 Chaudhry Shoukat Ali Bhatti NA-87 Hafizabad NADEEM AFZAL GONDAL NA-88 Sargodha Usama Ahmed Mela NA-89 CHAUDHRY AAMIR SULTAN CHEEMA NA-91 ZAFAR AHMAD QURESHI NA-92 Umar Aslam Khan NA-93 Khushab GUL ASGHAR KHAN NA-94 Imran Ahmad Khan Niazi NA-95 Mianwali Amjad Ali Khan NA-96 Dr. Afzal Khan Dhandla NA-98 Bhakkar Zulfiqar Ali Shah NA-100 Chiniot ZAFAR ZULQARNAIN SAHI NA-101 Faisalabad Malik Nawab Sher Waseer NA-102 Mohammad Saadullah NA-103 Muhammad Aslam Abro PS-1 Jacobabad SAKHI ABDUL RAZZQ KHAN PS-3 Ameer Buksh Bhutto PS-10 Larkana SHAHARYAR KHAN SHAR PS-18 Ghotki Mir Iftikhar Ahmed Khan Lound PS-21 Ghulam Ali Abbas PS-22 Sukkur GHULAM SHAH MARDAN SHAH URF ZAHID SHAH PS-23 Shahnawaz Jatoi PS-36 Naushahro Feroz Asghar Ali PS-52 Umerkot Dost Muhammad PS-53 UMAID ALI JUNEJO PS-67 Hyderabad Muhammad Altaf Nizamani PS-68 Tando Muhammad Khan SYED ZULFIQAR ALI SHAH PS-69 Zaib naizi PS-78 Thatta Ahsan Ali Jatoi PS-83 Dadu Sadaqat Ali Jatoi PS-84 Ashique Ali Zounr PS-85 Bandah Ali Laghari PS-86 Haleem Adil Sheikh PS-99 Karachi East Khurram Sher Zaman PS-110 Karachi South Imran Ismail PS-111 Muhammad Nawaz Mandokhail PB-2 Zhob Naqeebullah Khan PB-4 Loralai Muhammad Ashraf PB-5 Duki Sardar Yar Mohammad Rind PB-7 Sibi-cum-Lehri Mohammad tariq PB-8 Barkhan Sardar Yar Mohammad Rind PB-16 Jhall Magsi-cum-Kachhi Mir Sardar khan rind PB-17 Kachhi-cum-Mastung Syed Shah Nawaz Kiral PB-19 Pishin Muneer ahmed kakar PB-24 Quetta Muhammad Idrees PB-26 Abdul Bari PB-29 Atta Muhammad PB-31 Fehmeeda Kausar PB-32 Changez Khan PB-33 Nushki Amanullah notezai PB-34 Chagai Mohammad Faisal PB-35 Mustung Abdullah Ali PB-36 Shaheed Sikandarabad MUHAMMAD MALOOK PB-38 Khuzdar ABDUL REHMAN PB-40 Asadullah baloch PB-43 Panjgur Waris ali PB-47 Kech AMIR HUSSAIN PB-49 Lasbela Moula Bakhsh PB-51 Gawadar

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LHC accepts petition against continuation of acting charge of VC Arid Agriculture University

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Lahore, Nov. 5 (TNS): Lahore High Court accepted petition against continuation of the acting charge of VC Arid Agriculture University Dr Rai Niaz Ahmad. On the quo waranto writ filed by Mr.  Muhammad Hussain Cheema, the honorable CJ Lahore High Court on Friday 3rd November 2017, following the...

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PARLIAMENTARIANS CALL ON CM PUNJAB

With the compliments of, The Directorate General Public Relations, Government of the Punjab, Lahore Ph: 99201390. No.715/QU/Akram HANDOUT (A) LAHORE, May 04: Special Assistant to the PM on Food Security Jamshed Iqbal Cheema, Provincial Livestock Minister Sardar Hasnain Bahadur Dareshk, MNAs Raja Riaz Ahmed, Haji Imtiaz Ahmed and MPAs Shahab Uddin Khan, Adil Pervaiz, Abdul Rehman Khan, Malik Asad Khokhar, Tariq Tarar, Rai Hassan Nawaz and Tahir Bashir Cheema called on Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar at his office and discussed matters of mutual interest. Talking on this occasion, the CM maintained new examples of public service have been set by the PTI government during the two and a half years tenure. The government will continue to introduce institutional reforms under the leadership of PM Imran Khan, he added. Each day was started with a new corruption story in the past and resources were mercilessly employed for personal projection by the past rulers, he regretted and indicated that not a single scandal of the incumbent government has surfaced. The past rulers mercilessly squandered public money and the people faced the consequences of maladministration, he added. He said the resistance to the electronic voting system shows the fears of the gang remain involved in rigging. The former rulers are opposing transparent elections as it would put an end to their political career, he added. Rigging was their strategy while the avant-garde electronic voting system will ensure electoral transparency and no one would raise a finger at electoral results, concluded the CM. **** No.716/QU/Akram HANDOUT (A) PML-N MPA MUHAMMAD GHAYAS-UD-DIN CALLS ON CM PUNJAB LAHORE, May 04: PML-N MPA Muhammad Ghayas-ud-Din called on Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar and apprised him about the problems of his constituency. The chief minister assured to resolve the problems adding that assembly members are his companions. I take the parliamentarians along and respect of the parliamentarians is my respect, he stated. The CM said the rejected elements have no future. The rejected politicians are striving to secure their political prospects but to no avail, he continued. He advised the critics to look into their own peep and justify their looting spree. The people have rejected the corrupt politicians that had set world records of corruption in their respective tenures and the people have also not forgotten the loot and plunder of the past. Every mafia will be defeated under the leadership of PM Imran Khan, concluded the CM. **** No.718/QU/Akram HANDOUT (A) CM CONDOLES DEATH OF FORMER NAVAL CHIEF LAHORE, May 04: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has condoled the death of former naval chief Admiral Karamat Rehman Niazi and extended sympathies to the bereaved heirs. In his message, the CM prayed to Allah Almighty to bless the departed soul and give strength to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss with fortitude. **** No.717/QU/Akram HANDOUT (A) PML-N IS THE ORIGINATOR OF USE OF MONEY AND ELECTORAL RIGGING- SACM LAHORE, May 04: The PML-N is the originator of the use of money and rigging in the electoral process and has, always, preferred a corrupt system. In a statement, Special Assistant to CM on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said this party is used to engaging in corrupt practices for the sake of staying in the political arena. The PML-N has exposed its corrupt political designs by evading electoral reforms, he said. The inefficient and defeated opposition has faced defeat at every front and the PDM has also ended in a fiasco. Meanwhile, Maryam Safdar and her cronies are unnerved and the treatment meted out by Bilawal Zardari with Maryam Safdar and Maulana is tragic. The Maulana’s desire to enter into a political marriage of convenience with Peoples Party and ANP will also be frustrated and the PDM will further disintegrate, she said. The corrupt gang is worthless before a transparent and courageous leader like Imran Khan, added the SACM. **** No.719/QU/Akram HANDOUT (A) CM SEEKS REPORT FROM RPO DG KHAN LAHORE, May 04: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has sought a report from RPO DG Khan about an incident of ‘Vani’ of two girls in Muzaffargarh and directed to arrest all the accused. Meanwhile, the police have recovered the girls and a case has also been registered. The police have arrested two accused and raids are being conducted to nab the remaining accused. ****

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CM HOLDS PRESSER TO ELUCIDATE MATTERS ABOUT SOUTH PUNJAB SECRETARIAT

With the compliments of, The Directorate General Public Relations,

Government of the Punjab, Lahore Ph: 99201390.

No.516/QU/Umer

HANDOUT (A)

LAHORE, April 02:

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has said the notifications of March 29 and 30 about the south Punjab secretariat have been cancelled adding that the possibility of human error and clerical mistake cannot be ignored. In the light of the investigation of the ministerial committee, the concerned secretary has been made OSD. The establishment of the south Punjab secretariat is part of the PTI agenda and the party has contested elections under this agenda to ameliorate the lot of the common man living in remote areas. A 17 per cent budget was appropriated for south Punjab in the past but the PTI government has ring-fenced the whopping 33 per cent budget for south Punjab.

While addressing the presser at his office on Friday about the south Punjab secretariat, the CM announced the March 30 notification about the rules of business of district has also been cancelled and a ministerial committee led by the finance minister has been directed to devise new rules of business as the government is committed to giving the best and efficient administration to south Punjab. He said the ministerial committee will submit its recommendations about expanding the number of already existing 16 departments to all the provincial departments in south Punjab. It will also recommend making the south Punjab secretariat more efficient and active while laying the foundation stone of the south Punjab secretariat is being contemplated as well.

Similarly, the CM disclosed that the bill about reserving jobs-quota for south Punjab will be presented before the cabinet and further disclosed that he has decided to spend a full day in Multan and another in Bahawalpur every month. Similarly, all the ministers will also go to Multan and Bahawalpur every month for two days to deal with matters about the people, he said. The provincial cabinet meeting was held in Bahawalpur for the first time and the cabinet meeting will also be held in Multan soon and this will continue, he added. The south Punjab secretariat will be made fully functional and no hurdles will be allowed to arise in this regard, the CM emphasized adding that the committee will give its recommendations in seven days.

Replying to questions, the CM said he belongs to the backward area of south Punjab and now the whole province was being led to move forward. Additional Chief Secretary (South Punjab), Additional IG and officers of 16 departments were posted and legal action was taken and notifications were withdrawn upon confusion and ambiguity about south Punjab, he maintained. I want to make it crystal clear that the south Punjab secretariat will not be rolled back. It will, rather, be moved forward and further progress will be made in consultation with the ministerial committee, he announced.

Replying to a question, the CM said the line departments are actively working on the arrangements relating to Ramazan-ul-Mubarak and the different items will be provided to the people according to the rates of 2018 in 313 sahulat bazaars. The CM advised the people to follow corona SOPs as pressure is increasing on the health system. Meanwhile, the CM said the federal government was approached to meet the shortage of oxygen. He asked the media to lend a helping hand in sensitizing the people and announced to continue serving the masses while the conspirators will be busy fulfilling their agenda.

The CM stated concerning the cabinet that room for improvement is always there. Replying to a question about the allies, the CM said we hear pieces of advice and act upon them too. Matters are good with the allies and we have no problem, he affirmed. The CM stated the PTI vote bank has been rapidly increased in by-elections adding that the directions of the supreme court will be followed while the element of success or defeat is part of the election. Similarly, postings and transfers are a routine matter and strict action will be taken on the complaint of extortion of money by police during corona lockdown, he added.

Federal Minister Khusro Bakhtiar thanked the chief minister for taking immediate action over the reservations arising in the wake of notification in the people of south Punjab. The people of south Punjab are awoken for their rights while PTI is a public representative party from Karachi to Khyber. The PTI submitted a resolution in the assembly, last year, for south Punjab province and the opposition is invited to come forward to jointly resolve the issues faced by the nation, he added. To another question, he answered the chief minister has written a letter to the Speaker to invite opposition for electoral reforms.

Provincial Ministers Raja Basharat, Hashim Jawan Bakht, Hussain Jahanian Gardezi, Mohsin Leghari, Sardar Husnain Bahadur Dareshak, Dr Muhammad Akhtar Malik, Shoukat Lalika, SACM Firdous Ashiq Awan, Tahir Bashir Cheema and others were also present.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Usman Buzdar also chaired an important meeting at his office on Friday to hold a detailed review of proposals to empower the south Punjab secretariat.

Provincial ministers belonging to south Punjab presented proposals about the south Punjab secretariat and the CM appreciated the proposals submitted to empower the south Punjab secretariat.

The meeting was attended by provincial ministers Raja Basharat, Hashim Jawan Bakht, Mohsin Leghari, Husnain Bahadur Dareshak. Shoukat Lalika, Hussain Jahanian Gardezi, Akhtar Malik, SACM Firdous Ashiq Awan, Tahir Bashir Cheema, Chief Secretary, Chairman P&D and ACS (South Punjab) and others.

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JAPAN TO FUND RS 6.20 BN FOR IMPROVEMENT OF WATER TREATMENT PLANT AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IN FAISALABAD

LAHORE, April 02:

Japan will provide 6.20 billion rupees for the improvement of the water treatment plant and water distribution system in Faisalabad. The ambassador of Japan Matsuda Kuninori has informed Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar about it through a letter.

The CM Usman Buzdar has thanked the Japanese government and the ambassador through a letter adding that the Punjab government appreciates Japanese collaboration for improving the quality of life of the people. Improvement in the supply and drainage of the water system in Faisalabad is imperative, he added. Pakistan and Japan have the best relations and these relations are being developed with every passing day, he continued.

Meanwhile, the Japanese ambassador stated improvement in supply and drainage of water is important for maintaining the quality of life and added that Japanese assistance will help improve the quality of life of the people in Punjab. Similarly, cooperation will be continued to further strengthen the bilateral relations between Japan and Punjab, he added.

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CM SEEKS REPORT FROM RPO DG KHAN

LAHORE, April 02:

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has sought a report from RPO DG Khan about firing in the premises of the court of additional sessions judge Rajanpur and directed to ensure foolproof security of courts.

Meanwhile, the police have arrested the accused Arif and legal action has been started.

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All Senate candidates from Punjab elected unopposed An ongoing Senate session. Photo: File photo ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission Punjab on Wednesday announced that all candidates from Punjab for the Senate elections have been elected unopposed, according to Geo News. All candidates on the technocrat and general seats from Punjab have been elected unopposed, said the election commission. The candidates were elected after all challengers withdrew their nomination papers. Today was the last day for the withdrawal of nomination papers. The names of the candidates who have been elected from Punjab are: Azam Nazir Tarar (PML-N) Syed Ali Zafar (PTI) Dr Zarqa (PTI) Saadia Abbasi (PML-N) Sajid Mir (PML-N) Irfan-ul-Haq Siddiqui (PML-N) Ijaz Chaudhry (PTI) Aun Abbas (PTI) Kamil Ali Agha (PML-Q) Saifullah Sarwar Niazi (PTI) Afnanullah Khan (PML-N) According to the break-up, five Senators each from the PML-N and the PTI have been elected while one, Kamil Ali Agha, has been elected unopposed from the PML-Q’s platform. The election commission said that an official notification of the candidates who got elected will be issued on Friday. The candidates, who withdrew their nomination papers on Thursday include Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman, Jamshed Iqbal Cheema, Zahid Hamid, Malik Zaheer Abbas Khokhar, Omar Sarfraz Cheema, Azeem-ul-Haq Minhas and Saif-ul-Malook Khokhar on general seats. After the withdrawal of the seven nomination papers, a total of seven candidates were left in the run for Senate elections on seven general seats, who were declared elected unopposed consequently. A day earlier, after display of revised list of candidates from Punjab, four candidates had withdrawn their nomination papers. The candidates were Saud Majeed, Ijaz Hussain Minhas and Muhammad Khan Madni on general seat, besides Saira Tarar on women seat. Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari took to Twitter to congratulate candidates from the PTI who got elected unopposed. “Congratulations to our new Senators from Punjab,” she tweeted. https://timespakistan.com/all-senate-candidates-from-punjab-elected-unopposed/11998/?wpwautoposter=1614679215

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All Senate candidates from Punjab elected unopposed An ongoing Senate session. Photo: File photo ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission Punjab on Wednesday announced that all candidates from Punjab for the Senate elections have been elected unopposed, according to Geo News. All candidates on the technocrat and general seats from Punjab have been elected unopposed, said the election commission. The candidates were elected after all challengers withdrew their nomination papers. Today was the last day for the withdrawal of nomination papers. The names of the candidates who have been elected from Punjab are: Azam Nazir Tarar (PML-N) Syed Ali Zafar (PTI) Dr Zarqa (PTI) Saadia Abbasi (PML-N) Sajid Mir (PML-N) Irfan-ul-Haq Siddiqui (PML-N) Ijaz Chaudhry (PTI) Aun Abbas (PTI) Kamil Ali Agha (PML-Q) Saifullah Sarwar Niazi (PTI) Afnanullah Khan (PML-N) According to the break-up, five Senators each from the PML-N and the PTI have been elected while one, Kamil Ali Agha, has been elected unopposed from the PML-Q’s platform. The election commission said that an official notification of the candidates who got elected will be issued on Friday. The candidates, who withdrew their nomination papers on Thursday include Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman, Jamshed Iqbal Cheema, Zahid Hamid, Malik Zaheer Abbas Khokhar, Omar Sarfraz Cheema, Azeem-ul-Haq Minhas and Saif-ul-Malook Khokhar on general seats. After the withdrawal of the seven nomination papers, a total of seven candidates were left in the run for Senate elections on seven general seats, who were declared elected unopposed consequently. A day earlier, after display of revised list of candidates from Punjab, four candidates had withdrawn their nomination papers. The candidates were Saud Majeed, Ijaz Hussain Minhas and Muhammad Khan Madni on general seat, besides Saira Tarar on women seat. Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari took to Twitter to congratulate candidates from the PTI who got elected unopposed. “Congratulations to our new Senators from Punjab,” she tweeted. https://timespakistan.com/all-senate-candidates-from-punjab-elected-unopposed/11998/?wpwautoposter=1614668422

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All Senate candidates from Punjab elected unopposed An ongoing Senate session. Photo: File photo ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission Punjab on Wednesday announced that all candidates from Punjab for the Senate elections have been elected unopposed, according to Geo News. All candidates on the technocrat and general seats from Punjab have been elected unopposed, said the election commission. The candidates were elected after all challengers withdrew their nomination papers. Today was the last day for the withdrawal of nomination papers. The names of the candidates who have been elected from Punjab are: Azam Nazir Tarar (PML-N) Syed Ali Zafar (PTI) Dr Zarqa (PTI) Saadia Abbasi (PML-N) Sajid Mir (PML-N) Irfan-ul-Haq Siddiqui (PML-N) Ijaz Chaudhry (PTI) Aun Abbas (PTI) Kamil Ali Agha (PML-Q) Saifullah Sarwar Niazi (PTI) Afnanullah Khan (PML-N) According to the break-up, five Senators each from the PML-N and the PTI have been elected while one, Kamil Ali Agha, has been elected unopposed from the PML-Q’s platform. The election commission said that an official notification of the candidates who got elected will be issued on Friday. The candidates, who withdrew their nomination papers on Thursday include Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman, Jamshed Iqbal Cheema, Zahid Hamid, Malik Zaheer Abbas Khokhar, Omar Sarfraz Cheema, Azeem-ul-Haq Minhas and Saif-ul-Malook Khokhar on general seats. After the withdrawal of the seven nomination papers, a total of seven candidates were left in the run for Senate elections on seven general seats, who were declared elected unopposed consequently. A day earlier, after display of revised list of candidates from Punjab, four candidates had withdrawn their nomination papers. The candidates were Saud Majeed, Ijaz Hussain Minhas and Muhammad Khan Madni on general seat, besides Saira Tarar on women seat. Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari took to Twitter to congratulate candidates from the PTI who got elected unopposed. “Congratulations to our new Senators from Punjab,” she tweeted. https://timespakistan.com/all-senate-candidates-from-punjab-elected-unopposed/11998/

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CM APPROVES DGPR REJIG TO MEET MODERN-DAY NEEDS

With the compliments of, The Directorate General Public Relations,

Government of the Punjab, Lahore Ph: 99201390

No.257/QU/Zahid

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LAHORE, February 17:

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has accorded approval to revamping the directorate general public relations (DGPR) department at a meeting attended by finance minister Hashim Jawan Bakht, SACM Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan, chief secretary, chairman P&D and DGPR to review the future roadmap.

The CM approved procurement of two DSNG vans along with the establishment of a state-of-the-art studio while four directorates will be technologized to meet the modern-day needs. The print media, electronic media, digital media, administration, advertisement, press laws, IT and legal sections will be rejigged and all the directorates will be provided with the latest information and communication technology tools to optimally perform, the meeting decided.

It was further decided, in principle, to give 25 per cent special allowance to officers and officials of their basic salaries. The CM directed that cabinet standing committee for finance and development will give final recommendations after a detailed review. He approved monetization policy for DGPR employees to procure leased vehicles from the Bank of Punjab. He directed that estimates of modernisation and improvement in DGPR building be collected from Infrastructure Development Authority Punjab to bring it up to code. The participants also deliberated over the proposal of a media tower's construction in the DGPR department through a public-private partnership.

The CM directed prudent consultation before initiating the proposal of the chief minister’s internship program for young media graduates. The multifarious importance of DGPR department has increased than before and every sort of resources will be provided to modernize the department for meeting the emerging challenges of the 21st century. The ICT boom has brought an ever-increasing globalized information revolution; that is why, good command over dexterous use of digital media and IT tools is imperative for DGPR officials, he said and added that the department will be revamped to meet the electronic and social media challenges.

Earlier, secretary information briefed about departmental performance and modernisation plans.

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CM CONDOLES LOSS OF LIVES IN ROAD ACCIDENT

LAHORE, February 17:

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has expressed a deep sense of sorrow over the loss of precious human lives in a road accident near Khushab and extended sympathies to the bereaved heirs. He has sought a report from the administration and directed to provide the best treatment to the injured.

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MPAs CALL ON CM PUNJAB

LAHORE, February 17:

Provincial Assembly Members Sadia Sohail Rana, Sumaira Ahmed, Rasheeda Khanum, Mahindar Pall Singh, Muhammad Naeem Ibrahim, Muhammad Amir Anayat Shahani, Mehr Aslam Bharwana, Ch. Faisal Farooq Cheema and a host of other parliamentarians called on Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar and apprised him about the problems of their constituencies.

The CM issued directions for the solution of constituency-related problems while pointing out that women parliamentarians are always included in the consultation process. I do not believe in a one-man show and support the philosophy of teamwork, he said. The women MPAs will be given their due rights because no society can progress without practical participation of its womenfolk, the CM added and stressed that women empowerment is an important mission of PTI government.  

The CM said PDM has been entrapped in a political blind alley as the masses have put an end to negative politics. After the failure of resignation-threat, the long march call will also end in a fiasco because rejected cabal cannot cheat the people, he stated.

The CM emphasised that the scope and volume of work done in two and a half years is far better than the performance spanning over 30 years. Regrettably, the opposition did not refrain from the agenda of negative politics in the corona as the people have rejected their political corruption. The timely decisions made by the PTI-led government have been globally acknowledged while the opposition continued to create jangling discords for the sake of promoting its petty politics, he continued. The opposition will face defeat in the upcoming Senate election and PTI’s candidates will achieve success. Meanwhile, I continuously visit different areas to solve problems of the people as I do not believe in sham image building. I believe that public service is the gist of all political philosophies, concluded the CM.

Chief Whip Syed Abbas Ali Shah and secretary good governance committee Col (R) Ijaz Hussain Manhais were also present.

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CM CONGRATULATES ZARA NAEEM

LAHORE, February 17:

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has extended felicitations to Zara Naeem for creating a world record in the ACCA examination adding that the whole nation is proud of her.

In a statement, the CM expressed the satisfaction that Zara Naeem has brought laurels home and the PTI government is also following a policy of encouraging bright and talented students like her. She has proved that Pakistani youth is very talented and hardworking and I congratulate her parents as well. The PTI has empowered the youth as the future of Pakistan lies in their hands, concluded the CM.

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SHARIFS ARE IN THE HABIT OF ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES BY MALIGNING INSTITUTIONS- SACM

LAHORE, Feb. 17:

The heir-apparent of the house of Sharifs has staged a fresh attack on state institutions as it is the policy agenda of her family to achieve objectives by making the institutions controversial.

This was stated by Special Assistant to CM on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan in a statement issued on Wednesday.

She said the corrupt cabal will face humiliation and defeat as it has become a laughing stock due to politics of non-issues. She emphasised that institutions are a pride of the nation adding that every nefarious design of fake queen and her cabal will be thwarted. In fact, the corruption-drenched queen and her bondmaids are unnerved due to their looming defeat in the Senate election. Their defeat is written on the wall and those claiming of boycotting the Senate election, earlier, are taking part in the election on what grounds? PDM's demise is looming large as the corrupt have no future and the so-called lion will prove a jackal in the Senate election, concluded the SACM.

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CM SEEKS REPORT FROM RPO FAISALABAD

LAHORE, February 17:

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has sought a report from RPO Faisalabad about an incident of throwing acid on three siblings of a family. He has directed to early arrest the criminals along with the provision of best treatment to the injured children.

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With the compliments of, The Directorate General Public Relations,

Government of the Punjab, Lahore Ph: 99201390

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CM INAUGURATES BAB-E-LAHORE GATE AT THOKAR NIAZ BEG

LAHORE, November 20:

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar inaugurated Bab-e-Lahore at Thokar Niaz Beg on Friday. Provincial Minister Mian Mahmood-ur-Rasheed, MPAs Sadia Sohail Rana and Nazir Chohan, Vice Chairman LDA Sh. Muhammad Imran, DG LDA Ahmad Aziz Tarrar, Addl DG Farqaleet Mir, Chief Engineer LDA Abdul Razaq Chohan and governing body member Aamer Riaz Qureshi were also present.

Talking on the occasion, the CM said the welcome gate would leave a lasting impression on visitors. Thokar Niaz Beg junction has been redone and green areas are developed along the canal by adding street lights, palisade fencing and decorative lights. 'Darood Shareef' is also inscribed with steelwork on both sides of 130 feet wide and 60 feet high Bab-e-Lahore gate. It's a new identity of the provincial capital which withstood the ravages of the past rulers, he stated and announced to embellish other entry and exit points, as well.  

The CM was also briefed about the salient features of the project.

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CM INAUGURATES BAHIMAT BUZURG PROGRAM

LAHORE, November 20:

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar inaugurated Bahimat Bazurq program at 90-SQA and distributed cards among the elderly women.

Addressing the ceremony, the CM stated that a special fund has been set up with an initial amount of Rs.2 billion to assist deserving senior citizens of 65 years and above. Under this program, needy senior citizens will be given a monthly stipend to lessen their financial difficulties, he added.

The CM emphasised that elderly women have been particularly included in this program to make them self-reliant. He termed the program a good omen saying that he is feeling happy. The government is inching closer to the goal of the state of Madina envisioned by PM Imran Khan, he said. The establishment of the state of Madina is a long and arduous journey but I am convinced that we will succeed in achieving this important goal, he stressed.

The CM said that the Riasat-e-Madina would be an exemplary State fulfilling its responsibility towards every citizen. He maintained that the respect and service to elders is a social as well as collective religious obligation. The provincial government has started Punjab Ehsas program to fulfil the needs of deserving elders and other neglected segments of the society. Similarly, Nai Zindagi program was launched for the rehabilitation of affectees of acid-attacks and Bahimat Buzurg is a part of Ehsas Program, he added. It is a unique social pension initiative under Punjab Social Protection Authority having no comparison in the past.

The CM gave away certificates to DC Bahawalnagar and ADCs of Sialkot and Khushab for showing good performance concerning the start of Bahimmat Bazurq program.

Vice-Chairman PSPA Ali Asjad Malhi said the program is close to the heart of Usman Buzdar and another program is going to be started to provide stipend, training and loan to differently-abled. The Punjab Human Capital Development Program is the largest welfare initiative worth Rs.52 billion. Monthly aid will be provided to needy elders under the Bahimat Bazurg program and they can receive cash from today, he added.

Finance Minister Hashim Jawan Bakht, SACM Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan, Musarat Jamshaid Cheema MPA and Chairman P&D also attended the ceremony.

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LAHORE, November 20:

Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan has expressed deep sense of sorrow and grief over the demise of head of Tehrik-e-Laibaik Maulana Khadim Hussain Rizvi. She paid homage to the services of Khadim Hussain Rizvi and expressed heartfelt sympathies and condolence with the bereaved family members. She prayed that may Allah Almighty grant courage to bear the irreparable loss with equanimity.

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LAHORE, November 20:

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has expressed deep sense of sorrow and grief over the death of head of Tehrik-e-Laibaik Maulana Khadim Hussain Rizvi. In a condolence message, the CM prayed that may Allah Almighty rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage and strength to the members of the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss with fortitude.

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With the compliments of, The Directorate General Public Relations,

Government of the Punjab, Lahore Ph: 99201390.

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CM CHAIRS MEETING ABOUT PROMOTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR

LAHORE, Oct. 22:

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar presided over a meeting about the steps taken for the promotion of higher education sector in the province. Provincial Minister for Higher Education Raja Yasir Hamayun, Chairman Higher Education Commission Dr Tariq Banuri, ACS (Higher Education) and Chairman Punjab HEC Shahzeb Abbasi attended the meeting. The meeting took a detailed review of future roadmap and the CM directed to take coordinated steps while assuring full support of the government. The Punjab government is establishing universities in backward districts, he added. The matters relating to the universities will be streamlined and effective mechanism will be devised in consultation with the HEC to meet the future challenges, the CM assured and further announced to empower the youth by providing quality education to them.

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CM CONDOLES DEATH OF MOTHER OF MUHAMMAD MIAN SOOMRO

LAHORE, Oct. 22:

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has expressed a deep sense of sorrow and grief over the death of the mother of federal minister Muhammad Mian Soomro. In a condolence message, the CM prayed that may Allah Almighty rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant strength to the bereaved family to bear the loss with fortitude.

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NUMBER OF ACTIVE CORONA CASES IN PUNJAB IS 2424:USMAN BUZDAR

LAHORE, Oct. 22:

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has appealed to the citizens to follow corona SOPs as the number of active cases has reached to 2424 in the province.

In a statement, he stated 171 new cases have reported while 5 patients have died during the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, 9639 were tested in this period. 97289, out of 102107, have been recovered, he added. He regretted the number of corona patients was increased due to the negation of SOPs and death rate was also enhanced. It is imperative to observe SOPs at crowded places and everyone should exhibit a socially-responsible behaviour to overcome the spread of this virus, the CM concluded.

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PARLIAMENTARIAN’S DELEGATION CALLS ON CM PUNJAB

LAHORE, Oct. 22:

A parliamentarian’s delegation comprising of Ch. Amir Sultan Cheema, Haji Imtiaz Ahmed Chaudhry, Muhammad Ibrahim Khan, Sardar Owais Dreshak, Sardar Farooq Amanullah Dreshak, Ch. Faisal Farooq Cheema, Muhammad Munib Sultan Cheema, Muhammad Ijaz Hussain, Gulraiz Afzal Gondal, Muhammad Tariq Tarar and chief whip Syed Abbas Ali Shah called on Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar and apprised him about their constituencies related problems. The CM assured to solve their problems on a priority basis and reaffirmed that no one will be allowed to disturb the public service agenda. The parliamentarians are my companions and their genuine problems will be solved on a priority basis, he assured.

The CM expressed the satisfaction that resources are aptly used to develop the backward areas adding that the development work done by the incumbent government has no resemblance. The opposition is connived to create chaos in the country and these elements want to impede the development journey, the CM remarked. The opposition is engaged in the negative politics of creating anarchy and it has always taken benefit of deceit and lies, he added. The nation has not forgotten the spate of institutional corruption in past tenures and the looters cannot escape from the accountability, he stressed and added that no one will be allowed to sabotage the mission of a transparent Pakistan.  

Secretary good governance committee Col (R) Ijaz Hussain Manhais was also present.

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CM DEPUTES MINISTERS, ADVISERS AND SPECIAL ASSISTANTS TO MONITOR PRICES OF ESSENTIAL ITEMS

LAHORE, Oct. 22:

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has deputed ministers, advisers and special assistants to check sahulat bazaars, monitor the prices of essential items and submit their reports to the CM Office. A circular has been issued by the principal secretary to the chief minister. They are also directed to hold open-courts along with DCs and DPOs to solve public problems on the spot. The place and schedule of open-courts will be announced in advance to facilitate the citizens. Meanwhile, ministers, advisers and special assistants are also directed to pay surprise visits to offices, hospitals, police stations, schools and also meet with the parliamentarians for their feedback about price control and service delivery issues. The government will not tolerate an unjustified increase in prices of essential items and it will go to every extent to ensure price control, the CM concluded.

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CM TAKES NOTICE OF DEATH OF A PEDESTRIAN WOMAN NEAR PU

LAHORE, Oct. 22:

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has directed the IG police to submit a detailed report about the death of the pedestrian woman due to dacoits’ firing near Punjab University. It is a tragic incident and heirs will be provided justice, the CM said and extended sympathies to them.