LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Information and Culture Punjab, Azma Bokhari, paid rich tribute to the workers and labourers who serve as the backbone of Pakistan’s development, stating that their contribution remains central to the country’s progress.
The minister emphasised that under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the Punjab government is undertaking historic measures to safeguard the rights of the labour class.
In her statement, Azma Bokhari said that for the first time, the Punjab government has introduced a ‘Ration Card’ scheme aimed specifically at the welfare of workers, marking a significant step towards providing economic relief to the labour class. She highlighted that the government has gone beyond promises by practically delivering thousands of residential flats to workers, handing over keys and making them homeowners. She added that this mission is ongoing and expanding rapidly to ensure more workers are provided with shelter.
Azma Bokhari stated that the focus of the Punjab government’s policies is the ‘common man.’ From Lahore to Rahim Yar Khan and from Vehari to Attock, no district in Punjab has been left out of the government’s relief initiatives. She made it clear that the chief minister has ensured inclusive relief without discrimination, with most welfare programmes specifically designed to ease the lives of the underprivileged and working class.
Concluding her statement, she reaffirmed that the labour community remains at the top of the Punjab government’s priorities, and that the interests of the common man are placed at the forefront of every development project. The government, she added, will continue its efforts to improve the socio-economic status and overall well-being of workers across the province.
