PM once again defends CM Bazdar's performance

ISLAMABAD (92 News) - Once again defending Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar's performance, Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the Punjab CM was criticized without examining his performance.

Addressing the launching ceremony of various public welfare projects in Multan, the prime minister said that he wanted to bring a man in Punjab who would develop Pakistan and live and die for the country. "Usman Bazdar was tested before making him as the chief minister," he added.

PM Khan said it was unfortunate that Bazdar's performance was criticized without review. "The honor of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was disrespected in France, one party called for the removal of the ambassador at gunpoint - no matter what the banned TLP did," he maintained.

South Punjab Secretariat step towards separate province

Imran Khan said that South Punjab Secretariat is a step towards carving out a separate province in Punjab. He also said the second South Punjab Secretariat will be established in Bahawalpur for which he will soon visit the area. He said the PTI government is resolute in its commitment for a constitutional amendment for the creation of South Punjab province.

The premier said his government is taking steps to uplift the backward and poor areas of Pakistan, including South Punjab, merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and interior Sindh. He said no attention was given in past for the development of these areas. He said a quota in jobs will be reserved for South Punjab in proportionate to its population.

The prime minister said unfortunately, previous regimes did not pay any heed for the development and uplift of South Punjab and remained busy in plundering national wealth. He said that a budget of around 260 billion rupees meant for South Punjab was reallocated to other areas on the behest of previous rulers in seven years.