Punjab Information Minister Uzma Bukhari Criticizes PTI’s Protest, Emphasizes Government’s Developmental Efforts

Lahore:In a press conference, Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari stated that while the people of Pakistan are celebrating progress and happiness, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is marking a day of unrest. She emphasized that the Punjab government is prioritizing the resolution of public issues through various initiatives, while another political party seems destined for continued disruption, having only created chaos in the province during their tenure.

Bukhari criticized PTI’s planned protest, highlighting that in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, government vehicles and employees of Rescue 1122 are used to facilitate such demonstrations. She pointed out that, instead of staging protests, children need recreational activities, not “petrol bombs.” Referring to the inauguration of the Qaddafi Stadium the previous day, she condemned the political use of the stadium.

She added that the Punjab government aims to see similar development in other provinces, mentioning that Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif, under the leadership of Maryam Nawaz, had announced scholarships for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Additionally, after 30 years, the Punjab government is holding the prestigious Horse and Cattle Show in Lahore.

Minister Bukhari criticized the PTI for celebrating “a day of unrest” while the government is working towards development. She pointed out the lack of public interest in PTI’s protests, as their leaders and supporters do not actively participate in such demonstrations, and there is no real enthusiasm for their cause.

In a bid to provide relief, Azma Bukhari also mentioned that during the upcoming Ramadan, the Punjab government will distribute cash worth 10,000 rupees to deserving families instead of ration packages. These cash distributions will be delivered directly to the homes of the recipients, eliminating the need for them to stand in long queues. She concluded by saying that with such relief measures, there is no need for the public to take to the streets in protest.