The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has decided to support Operation Azm-e-Istehkam, aimed at eradicating terrorism and extremism nationwide, despite some reservations.
During a parliamentary party meeting in Islamabad on Tuesday, the PPP leadership and members deliberated on the operation. Sources revealed that, after thorough discussion, the party decided to back the initiative.
The PPP parliamentary party in Tuesday’s meeting unanimously endorsed Operation Azm-e-Istehkam. However, the PPP has communicated its concerns to the government regarding the operation.
Meanwhile senior parliamentarian Syed Naveed Qamar also announced on Tuesday that PPP will vote for the budget to prevent instability in the country. The Cabinet gave a go-ahead to increase in doctors’ allowance at Basic Health Units, Rural Health Centers and some Tehsil Headquarters hospitals to incentivise their appointment in remote areas on temporary basis. The Cabinet was briefed that doctors will get a night allowance of 7000, 7500 and 8000 on night duty. They will also get a petrol allowance @ Rs 1000 per day for being posted in remote areas.
The Provincial Cabinet accorded approval to Punjab Sikh Anand Karaj Marriage Registrar Rules 2024, and Punjab Sikh Anand Karaj Marriage Rules 2024. Minister for Minorities Affairs Ramesh Singh Arora briefed the Cabinet that Punjab has become the first province in the world to implement Sikh Marriage Act. He said Even in India, Sikhs have to get their marriages registered under Hindu Act.”
The said decision were made during a four-hour long 10th meeting of the provincial cabinet, with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in the chair, to discuss a heavy agenda of 56-points.
Ramesh Singh Arora said in a few months, the Hindu Marriage Act would also be submitted for seeking Cabinet’s approval.”
The Cabinet directed to transfer management of TB Hospital Sargodha, Jubilee Female Hospital Bahawalpur, Mazang Hospital Lahore, and that of Data Darbar Eye Hospital to Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department.
The Cabinet also approved amendments to Registration Act, 1908 for the provision of transfer of property and other revenue services to overseas Pakistanis living in eight countries of the world.
It also agreed to gradually switch rickshaws to alternative eco-friendly transport, besides giving approval to get fitness certificate for motorcycles to eliminate smog. Madam Chief Minister, however, directed to simplify procedure of getting a motorcycle fitness certificate.
The Cabinet approved procedure for providing electric bikes to orphan students. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed to complete process of giving electric bikes to orphan students.
The Cabinet decided not to extend government house allotment to employees after their retirement.
