Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi has ordered foolproof security for Christmas day across the province, and issued directions to Inspector General of Police IGP Dr. Usman Anwar, additional chief secretary (ACS) and additional IG Special Branch in this regard.
The CM ordered to pay special attention to security of churches along with deployment of additional police force. He directed the police and law-enforcement agencies to remain alert and keep a vigil on the miscreant elements. Officers should themselves remain in the field and undertake monitoring of standard operating procedures (SOPs) implementation, said the CM.
Naqvi acknowledged that the Christian community had played a pivotal role in progress and prosperity of Pakistan. “We equally participate in the rejoice of Christian community on the eve of Christmas day,” he said and promised that the Christian community would be provided peaceful environment to celebrate the festivities of Christmas day.
Separately, Mohsin Naqvi has said that nation pays rich tributes to the sagacious politician and great leader of the Muslim world Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah on his birth anniversary.
In his message on the birth anniversary of the founder of Pakistan, he said that Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, by dint of his vision and untiring struggle, altered the course of history for the rights of the Muslims. Quaid-e-Azam kindled hope among the Muslims of the Subcontinent through his leadership and played a pivotal role for the establishment of an independent Muslim state on the map of the globe.
The CM stated that the establishment of a welfare society based on tolerance, patience and brotherhood was a dream of the founder of Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Quaid-e-Azam wanted such a society where every citizen should be provided equal rights and equal advancement opportunities. “We have to establish such a Pakistan according to the resolve of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah where everyone can enjoy an independent and equal life adding that where rule of law can prevail” he added. The best way to pay homage to Quaid-e-Azam is that we should adhere completely to his vision and follow the sterling principles of unity, faith and discipline. Mohsin Naqvi stated that the national progress is only possible where we should all adhere to his advice of work, work and work. We can make Pakistan a welfare state in real terms by following the teachings and thoughts of Quaid-e-Azam. Today we have to pledge to make Pakistan a great country by utilizing all our efforts according to the commandments of Quaid-e-Azam.
Meanwhile, Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi has become proactive to ensure timely completion of the ongoing projects so as to provide maximum relief to the people.
Chairing a meeting at CM Office here on Sunday, he assigned responsibilities to the ministers and officers to undertake monitoring of the under completion development projects. Provincial Minister Amir Mir General Hospital, Ibrahim Hassan Murad Mayo Hospital, Wahab Riaz Dental Hospital, Doctor Javed Akram Children Hospital, Secretary Tourism Ganga Ram Hospital and Commissioner Lahore will blob:https://web.whatsapp.com/7d371d48-c392-4a41-9006-fa4a29238e38oversee PIC projects. Provincial Minister Doctor Jamal Nasir will undertake monitoring of Rawalpindi projects. Provincial Minister Bilal Afzal has been assigned the responsibility to undertake monitoring of Lahore Ring Road SL3 and Gujranwala Express Way projects.
The CM directed the provincial ministers to visit the projects twice a day daily. ACS South Punjab Bahawalpur and Commissioner Multan will undertake monitoring of the development projects of their concerned divisions.
Mohsin Naqvi directed the ministers and officers to send daily reports through WhatsApp. He has also directed the Special Branch and other institutions to formulate monitoring reports of the development projects. He stated that the development projects are in their last phases of completion. “We cannot afford any negligence or lapse in this regard” he said. There is a dire need for doing a vigorous day and night hard work.
Provincial Ministers Amir Mir, Bilal Afzal, Mansoor Qadir, Ibrahim Hassan Murad, Adviser Wahab Riaz, IGP, Addl IG Special Branch, Secretary Health, Secretary C&W, Commissioner and other officials attended the meeting.
