LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has called on citizens to support the government in enforcing the law banning the manufacture, sale and use of plastic bags.
“Today we are renewing our commitment to end the use of plastic bags in Punjab,” the CM said in his speech on World Plastic Bag Free Day.
The CM stressed that plastic pollution is a threat to the environment and called for urgent action to tackle the problem. “Our aim is to create a plastic Punjab by protecting our rivers, parks and cities from plastic pollution,” he said.
Prime Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said the ‘No Plastic’ campaign aims to reduce plastic waste and develop sustainable alternatives, adding, “By limiting the use of plastic, we can ensure a clean and healthy environment for future generations.”
The Prime Minister said that cities should use biodegradable bags instead of plastic bags and said that the harmful effects of plastic on our health and environment cannot be ignored.
Maryam Nawaz Sharif said that adopting environmentally friendly alternatives can significantly reduce the impact on the environment. He thanked government officials, environmental activists and the public for the “No Plastic” campaign.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expressed her displeasure at Food Ministry officials for showing wrong prices.
Maryam Nawaz was presented with this value in the meeting. The price in the briefing of the food department is different from the market price.
It was decided to fix the price of flour as per Pakistan Quality Control Standard category.
Maryam Nawaz led the restructuring of the food department. He also ordered the officials of the food department to take legal action against the corrupt elements, apart from the digital monitoring mechanism.
The CM said that he will not allow the price hike. He said that the mafia was doing its job with the sleeping units.
Meanwhile, the Punjab government has decided to take action against corruption and illegal appointment of civil servants.
According to sources, the Punjab government has launched an investigation into the political appointments of civil servants and others during the last government.
It has been proposed not to promote officers in key offices marked by corruption and corruption.
Officials hired by bribes and political favors will not be given primary responsibility.
Punjab Governor Maryam Nawaz has ordered to crack down on corrupt officials.
According to sources, the four-member cabinet headed by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz will appoint the officer. Punjab Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman will also be a member of the board.
After the interview, the right person for the right formula will be determined based on their skills, abilities and previous record.
A comprehensive system has also been established to check the performance of civil administration officials.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired a special meeting on Wednesday to regulate market prices.
He quoted market price data for it. The Department of Food has expressed its displeasure at the provision of incorrect information about the cost of food because it differs from the actual market price.
The CM ordered that it be priced under the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control category. He directed the relevant authorities to report their market value daily. CM decided to allow him to be transported with his permission. He also ordered the restructuring of the Food Department and said action should be taken against corrupt elements. He ordered to set up a digital control mechanism for the officers and employees of the food department. “The mafia is doing its job and the units are sleeping. How will the government improve? Unless the department does its job”. “Farmers have sold their grain, now I will not allow mafias to use people,” he said.
Earlier, it was reported that there are 2.2 million tonnes of wheat stocks in Punjab, out of the total 6 million tonnes of wheat in Punjab. There is enough wheat in the province. Geo-tagging of wheat stock is done to check storage.
The meeting was attended by Senator Pervaiz Rashid, Provincial Chief Minister Marryum Aurangzeb, Minister of Information and Culture Azma Zahid Bukhari, Provincial Minister Bilal Inasin and Syed Ashiq Hussain. Chief Secretary, Secretary and relevant officials were also present.
