Tag: Maryam Nawaz

  • Maryam Nawaz announces Rs 3 crore prize for hockey team

    Maryam Nawaz announces Rs 3 crore prize for hockey team

    Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced a prize of Rs 3 crore for the national hockey team for their performance in the Azlan Shah Hockey Tournament.

    The Government of Punjab had earlier announced Rs 20 lakh for the national hockey team but later the prize was increased from to three crores.

    The national hockey team met Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in Lahore on Tuesday.

    “Hockey is not only a sport, it is national pride, the current team has reminded of the past, they will not only provide full support for the improvement of hockey but will also give ownership,” she said.

    Maryam added that the players have revived the national game.

    The captain of the hockey team, Imad Butt, expressed hope that the national game will achieve more heights with the support of the government.

  • Grand dialogue needed to solve country’s problems, says Rana Sanaullah

    Grand dialogue needed to solve country’s problems, says Rana Sanaullah

    Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Rana Sanaullah said on Sunday that PML-N is committed to solving all political issues through dialogue, adding that the party is prepared for a comprehensive discussion with all political leaders, Express Tribune reported.

    The PML-N leader also said that we need a thorough discussion with all political parties to create a good and productive political environment for the progress of the country.

    “Unconditional talks were the only way to move forward and address critical challenges,”  he said.

    The Prime Minister’s adviser on political and public affairs maintained that the federal government is trying to convince the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) to join the federal cabinet.

    “In my personal assessment, the PPP will join the cabinet,” Rana Sana added.

    Responding to a question, Sanaullah stated that Nawaz Sharif was likely be elected as the president of the party in the upcoming general council meeting, scheduled for May 28.

  • Laptop scheme phir shoroo?

    Laptop scheme phir shoroo?

    Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz on Friday gave the green signal to restart her party’s laptop scheme for students after a gap of seven years.

    Punjab government announced that laptops will be given to students, it was decided in a meeting presided by Maryam about higher education sector reforms, wherein a detailed briefing was also given on promotion of laptop and transport facility for students.

    Punjab has almost 0.65 million students, 44 per cent of whom are boys and 56 per cent are girls.

    Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat, Information Minister Azma Zahid Bukhari, the chief secretary, secretary higher education and other officials also attended the meeting.

  • Maryam’s advice to critics on TikTok videos doesn’t sit well with social media

    Maryam’s advice to critics on TikTok videos doesn’t sit well with social media

    Responding to criticism for regularly posting her daily activities on social media, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz challenged her political opponents to come out of their “comfort zone” to work for the betterment of the country and let people make videos.

    One X (formerly Twitter) user wrote in a post that “Hum bahir nikaltay hain tou ap police peechay laga daiti hain.”

    Another user wrote on X that Maryam Nawaz gave “interesting” advice to political rivals.

    One social media user wrote on X that “TikTokers ka gham bahot achi tarah samajhti hain Maryam Nawaz”.

    Another user wrote in one post sarcastically that “Tik Toker ban’nay k leye Mehnat Karna parti hai, field main nikalna parta hai”.

    In one of the posts on X it was written that “All govt office holders come out of the air-conditioned rooms but they don’t flaunt branded suits and Gucci shoes and bags. So they go unnoticed.”

    A day earlier, on Wednesday, the chief minister said at an inauguration event in Lahore that people have continuously criticised her for her presence on TikTok and other social media platforms.

    She responded to the criticism, saying, “I also want these people to come out of their comfort zone […] come out of their air-conditioned rooms and do some work, so you would appear on TikTok videos and get eligible for media coverage too. You should also come out to serve the masses, but you have to leave your comfort zone.”

  • Appeal against Maryam Nawaz for wearing police uniform not heard

    Appeal against Maryam Nawaz for wearing police uniform not heard

    A sessions court in Lahore has not proceeded with a request to file a case against Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for wearing a police uniform.

    The hearing was adjourned till tomorrow as Additional Sessions Judge Muzaffar Nawaz was on leave.

    The court has sought a front desk report from the petitioner.

    Lawyer Waqar Shah had filed a request to register a case against Maryam Nawaz, arguing that the Chief Minister has violated the rules by wearing a police uniform.

    Lawyer Aftab Bajwa has also filed a plea against the CM for similar reasons.

  • What are the 50 places in Lahore where WiFi is free?

    What are the 50 places in Lahore where WiFi is free?

    The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has initiated a pilot project to provide free WiFi services at 50 spots in Lahore. The project aims to promote connectivity by giving citizens access to the internet.

    “Free WiFi started at the following (50 spots) in Lahore. Rest of Lahore is being done too. Alhamdolillah! We promise, we deliver,” CM Maryam said in an X (formerly Twitter) post. 

    During a high-level meeting with Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) officials held in March, the chief minister approved the launch of the free WiFi pilot project in Lahore.

    Maryam Nawaz directed the IT department officials to begin offering free WiFi service, focusing on educational institutions, airports, railway stations, and bus stands. In Lahore, the Punjab government will provide free WiFi at 516 locations in total.

  • Punjab Police defends Maryam, says she’s entitled to wear police uniform’

    Punjab Police defends Maryam, says she’s entitled to wear police uniform’

    Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz landed into a controversy after donning the Punjab Police official uniform on Thursday. The provincial police department has issued a notification that the CM is indeed allowed to wear the police uniform according to Punjab Police Dress Regulations.

    On April 25, the Chief Minister took the internet by storm when she wore a police uniform while attending a passing-out parade of lady constables and traffic assistants at the Police Training College, Chung.

    The move by Maryam garnered both appreciation and criticism from people.

    Addressing the ceremony, the Punjab CM said her government wants to increase the number of female cops in the police department and also said, “I realized how much of a big responsibility it is after wearing the police uniform.”

    The Punjab Police Department, however, supported the move and clarified, “This has been widely celebrated by the police personnel, who view it as a commendable show of solidarity. The Central Police Office has received hundreds of messages in which police personnel have lauded this step.”

    Adding spice to the controversy, a citizen named Waqar Ali filed a plea in the Lahore High Court against the CM for wearing a police uniform.

    Opposition leaders such as Omar Ayub Khan also strongly condemned the move by CM Maryam.

  • Maryam Nawaz wants more women in police department

    Maryam Nawaz wants more women in police department

    Chief Minister (CM) of Punjab Maryam Nawaz addressed the passing-out parade ceremony at Chuhng Police Training College, giving in a speech in which she said that the government wants more women in the police department.

    “I salute you all. I am happy the first sword of honour has been awarded to a woman police officer. I am proud of you. I was waiting for this event since taking the oath as chief minister,” she remarked.

    She stated that she is happy to see 530 women passing out, adding that “When I wore the police uniform for the first time, I realised it is a big responsibility.”

    The newly elected chief minister also said that right now, 7,000 women police officials are performing their duties in Punjab.

    “I want to increase women’s participation in Punjab police. Lady cops are superhuman. Women are softhearted, so they forgive,” she added.

  • Maryam Nawaz adopts simple lifestyle after becoming CM, says Azma Bukhari

    Maryam Nawaz adopts simple lifestyle after becoming CM, says Azma Bukhari

    Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari said on Wednesday that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has made significant changes in her lifestyle since becoming provincial chief executive. She now wears “normal clothes” and lives a simpler life, Azma added.

    “Maryam [Nawaz] wears normal clothes [whereas] her other clothes are old and date before the [February 8] general elections,” the provincial government spokesperson said while speaking on Geo News’ programme “Geo Pakistan”.

    The minister’s remarks came as it is a first time in the history that a female is a chief minister of Punjab. This also put Maryam Nawaz in the spotlight even more than her role as Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice president.

    However, social media users accused Maryam Nawaz multiple times of wearing expensive clothes and shoes. 

    Responding to the allegations, Bukhari said that CM Punjab likes and mostly wears simple clothes.

    “I didn’t say she doesn’t wear branded clothes, she prefers simple clothes now,” the minister noted.

  • Motorcyclist killed in collision with Maryam Nawaz’s protocol’s vehicle

    Motorcyclist killed in collision with Maryam Nawaz’s protocol’s vehicle

    A speeding vehicle of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz’s motorcade reportedly caused the death of a motorcyclist at the Chandowal Stop on Shakargarh Road, Narowal, Dawn reported on Friday.

    The CM was heading to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur to join in the three-day Baisakhi festival celebrations. As her motorcade travelled from Narowal to Kartarpur, an Elite Force vehicle collided with a motorcyclist coming from the opposite direction. The motorcyclist, 23-year-old Abubakar from Jassar Town, lost his life on the scene.

    The CM’s motorcade did not stop to take the injured to the hospital.

    Ali Rizwan, a cousin of the accident victim, told Dawn that Abubakar was on his way to the gas station where he worked. He expressed frustration that no officials stopped their car to help the injured Abubakar, nor did they call Rescue 1122. Instead, he noted with disappointment that police officers arrived at the scene after the incident and washed away the blood from the road to eliminate the evidence.