CM Punjab Announces Mega Relief for Power Consumers
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired the 11th meeting of the provincial cabinet, announcing significant measures for power consumers.
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Introduction of Solar Systems
The CM stated, “We are bringing solar systems for 45 lakh consumers who use up to 500 units of electricity. Due to the increase in electricity bills, there is anxiety among the public. Together with my team, we have found a solution.”
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Tribute to the Chief Minister
The Cabinet paid tribute to the Chief Minister for fixing flour rates for the first time. She acknowledged that despite not buying wheat, it is challenging to control flour prices. She highlighted, “I called my team immediately when the price of flour increased by Rs 200.” The Chief Minister emphasized the importance of monitoring and implementation to keep flour affordable. She added that the Food Minister should dedicate 16 hours a day to controlling the rates of essential commodities, noting his individual performance outweighs that of the entire cabinet.
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Achievements of Punjab’s Young Cabinet
Maryam Nawaz emphasized the need for hard work, noting that in four months, Punjab’s young cabinet has shown excellent performance. She mentioned the commencement of the Social Economic Registry of Punjab.
Tax Withdrawal for Protected Consumers
Maryam Nawaz welcomed the tax withdrawal for protected consumers, highlighting the importance of protecting the interests of the poor. She stressed that it is crucial to ensure that the rich do not get richer at the expense of the poor.
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Approval of Key Initiatives
The Cabinet approved the issuance of a notification regarding a standard version of the Holy Quran and the hiring of the University of Health Sciences for conducting the MD CAT 2024 exam.
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Educational and Environmental Reforms
A new method of appointment and posting of Divisional Directors of Education (Colleges) and Principals in Government Colleges was approved. The Cabinet also approved the abolition of the two-year Pharmacy Assistant Course (Registration of Pharmacy Apprentices) under the Pharmacy Act, 1967. As part of environmental protection measures, the Cabinet approved amendments to the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Ordinance 2002, prohibiting the use of substandard oil.
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Amendments and New Initiatives
The Cabinet approved amendments to Punjab Mining Concession Rules 2002 and the establishment of a Monitoring and Evaluation Directorate in the Department of Law and Parliamentary Affairs. An MoU between the Government of Punjab and the World Food Programme was also approved.
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Police Service Rules Amendments
The Provincial Cabinet approved amendments to Punjab Police Deputy Superintendents and Superintendents Service Rules 2020 and Sub Inspectors and Inspectors Rules 2013. Additionally, police officers serving in the Internal Accounts Branch will now be eligible for promotion.
Expansion of Walled City of Lahore Authority
The Cabinet approved extending the scope of the Walled City of Lahore Authority to the entire Punjab. It also approved the resignation of the current president of Punjab Provincial Cooperative Bank Limited and the appointment of interim and permanent presidents.
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Approval of Grants and Projects
The Cabinet approved obtaining a 15 million euro grant for the “Green Energy Project” from KFW Development Bank, Germany, and the solarization of schools and hospitals in the province. It also approved legislation to establish the Punjab Energy Efficiency and Conservation Agency (PEECA) and a land erosion and livestock management project with the help of the World Food and Agriculture Organization, which will increase rural employment opportunities.
Recruitment in Digital Media Wing
The Cabinet approved recruitment to the vacancies in the Digital Media Wing of DGPR.
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FAQs
1. What is the Punjab government’s solution for high electricity bills? The Punjab government is introducing solar systems for 45 lakh consumers who use up to 500 units of electricity.
2. What measures have been taken to control flour prices? The government has fixed flour rates and emphasized monitoring and implementation to keep prices affordable.
3. What is the Social Economic Registry of Punjab? The Social Economic Registry of Punjab is an initiative to collect and manage data on the socioeconomic status of citizens.
4. What educational reforms have been approved? The Cabinet approved a new method of appointment for Divisional Directors of Education and the abolition of the two-year Pharmacy Assistant Course.
5. What environmental measures have been taken? Amendments to the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Ordinance 2002 were approved, prohibiting the use of substandard oil.
6. What police service rules have been amended? Amendments to Punjab Police Deputy Superintendents and Superintendents Service Rules 2020 and Sub Inspectors and Inspectors Rules 2013 were approved.
7. What is the scope of the Walled City of Lahore Authority? The scope of the Walled City of Lahore Authority has been extended to the entire Punjab.
8. What grants have been approved for energy projects? A 15 million euro grant for the “Green Energy Project” from KFW Development Bank, Germany, has been approved.
9. What new agency is being established for energy efficiency? The Punjab Energy Efficiency and Conservation Agency (PEECA) is being established.
10. What is the purpose of the land erosion and livestock management project? The project aims to increase rural employment opportunities with the help of the World Food and Agriculture Organization.