Tag: Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar

  • CM Buzdar cancels overseas convention over differences with Governor Punjab

    Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Usman Buzdar has reportedly ordered to cancel the first ‘Overseas Global Convention’ of nearly 1,000 overseas Pakistanis living around the world, reports Murtaza Ali Shah for Geo News.

    The media outlet report states that CM Punjab has said that affairs related to the event were being used for the projection of a “few groups” and that many who had travelled to Pakistan were considered close to Governor Punjab Muhammad Sarwar.

    “The Punjab Chief Minister gets intelligence reports from various sources. Evidence was shown to him that many people who were invited as main guests of the event defamed Buzdar in WhatsApp groups and social media,” revealed the source.

    “They belong to a particular group which doesn’t align ideologically with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and criticises Usman Buzdar’s policies, who has the full trust of Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan. The governor’s remarks in London about the International Monetary Fund (IMF) taking over Pakistan have not gone down well with the power circles.”

    However, according to the organisers, the convention which has cost tens of thousands of dollars was cancelled due to “security reasons”. On the contrary, a source close to Governor Punjab has rejected the allegations that the event is not an initiative of the Governor House and said, “The Governor House is one of the most secure places in the country, we have no idea what the security issue was. A dinner event at the Governor House will be organised for those who have travelled to Pakistan from overseas as the convention has been cancelled.”

    PM Khan’s involvement:

    According to the details in the report, PM Khan had accepted the invitation by the Overseas Pakistani Commission Punjab Vice Chairman Syed Makhdoom Tariq Ul Hassan. The premier was also expected to address the convention.

    Upon asking, whether PM Khan was aware or not that the convention had been cancelled at the last minute, the Punjab government source said that the CM takes decisions on his own and later takes the premier into confidence when needed.

  • ‘Jhoot bola hai’: Punjab Governor says PTI did not ask him to step down

    ‘Jhoot bola hai’: Punjab Governor says PTI did not ask him to step down

    Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar refuted reports that he was told by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to step down from the Governor Punjab post, terming it a “lie”.

    Sarwar, speaking to journalists in London, said, “The impression of being sidelined [by the party] is also not correct.”

    Earlier this week, Sarwar made many heads turn when he spoke against his party.

    “I never asked for the governor’s position but had been asked by the party’s leadership to accept it,” he said.

    “When you are in a party, you have to accept the party’s decision and you cannot rebel. This was our party’s unanimous decision,” Sarwar added.

    When asked by a reporter whether this was done to sideline him, the Punjab governor agreed, saying that he came to that realisation later.

    Sarwar said he could have delivered much more for the country if he was given another role, adding that he was doing his best to fulfill his duty in areas where he could exercise his domain.

    The Punjab Governor said, “so far we have failed to bring judicial and police reforms”.

  • Bilawal, Buzdar, Gilani spotted at wedding of ex-Punjab governor’s daughter

    Bilawal, Buzdar, Gilani spotted at wedding of ex-Punjab governor’s daughter

    Former Governor Punjab Muhammad Latif Khosa’s daughter Sehr Khosa tied the knot over the weekend and the two-day event was a glittering affair with several notable politicians, including Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar, Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar, Pakistan People’s Party Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and Yousuf Raza Gillani, in attendance.

    Check out pictures from the wedding below:

    While CM Buzdar, Yousuf Raza Gillani, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Gulzar Ahmed and former CJP Asif Saeed Khosa attended the baraat on Saturday, December 19, BBZ, Governor Sarwar and former CJP Saqib Nisar attended the valima on Sunday, December 20.

    The bride looked ethereal on both days in outfits by Allechant Couture.

    Valima
    Baraat

    Picture credits – Bilal Saeed Photography, Wedding Shadding, SS Photography – By Saba Sahar

  • Punjab govt’s decision to create coronavirus awareness through Tiktok has the internet divided

    Punjab govt’s decision to create coronavirus awareness through Tiktok has the internet divided

    Following an ease in lockdown, cases of coronavirus have reached an all-time high in Pakistan. Despite the government urging the public to follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs), which include wearing a mask and glove, the public continues to ignore their appeals.

    In order to educate and create awareness among the masses, the Government of Punjab has decided to engage Tiktokers. In this regard, Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar and his wife held a meeting with top Pakistani TikTok stars and discussed how they can help create awareness about the virus. Those invited to the meeting included Kanwal Aftab, Zulqurnain Sikandar, Sehar Hayat, Warda Javaid, Daniya Sohail and Haider Ali.

    Read more – Feroze Khan says TikTok is ‘cancer’

    Focal Person on Digital Media to CM Punjab, Mashwani Azhar said that Tiktok is just like any other social media platform with approximately 800 million users.

    https://twitter.com/MashwaniAzhar/status/1268628708354596864?s=20

    When the news of the meeting broke on social media, it had the internet divided. While some people heavily criticised the decision, others thought it was a good idea given the reach of the social media platform.

    https://twitter.com/InfrmativeSadia/status/1268780252823773187?s=20

    https://twitter.com/iShahmir/status/1268576670279249922?s=20

  • Punjab Governor House to open doors for weddings, commercial events

    Punjab Governor House to open doors for weddings, commercial events

    After allowing the general public to visit his official residence on recreational tours earlier, Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar has announced that the Governor House in Lahore will soon open its doors for weddings and commercial events.

    Addressing a news conference at the Governor’s House on Wednesday, Sarwar announced that the lawn of the building was available for corporate events at Rs1 million per function while any kind of function could be hosted for Rs500,000 in Darbar Hall. Wedding shoots can be arranged for Rs50,000 and commercial photo-shoots against Rs1 million, while guided tours of the Governor’s House will be organised for groups of 10 persons on Saturdays and Sundays.

    “We believe the business plan will help the Governor’s House to reduce its burden on the public kitty. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government has made this business plan as its promise and all earnings of these functions will be directly deposited in the government of Pakistan’s account,” The Express Tribune quoted Sarwar as saying.

    “The estate will be rented out for commercial events only and no political party will be allowed to host its function at the Governor’s House,” he said and indicated that all events would be booked on the official website of the Governor’s House.

    “When someone will send his request to book an event at the website, the Governor’s House staff will contact the person to finalise arrangements. All the payments will be made through bank account and no Governor’s House employee will be authorised to receive payments in cash from the person or company holding the event,” he elaborated while highlighting the procedure for booking.

    The Governor’s House website shows that name, CNIC, passport number, nationality, mobile phone number and address is required for booking of events. Events can be booked for two slots from 10 am to 2 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm for seven days a week. Event booking will be granted subject to approval. Prior approval is required for payment and confirmation will be made accordingly while two functions can be booked for the same date and time.

    As per booking terms mentioned on the website, the applicant has to provide a complete list of participants, staff and workers. Administration of Governor’s House will not be responsible for arrangements or installation of any temporary facility.

    A glimpse of Governor House: