Tag: Punjab CM

  • No pictures of Mohsin Naqvi with promotion of flyovers, underpasses allowed: Lahore Court

    The Punjab government provided assurances to the Lahore High Court on Wednesday, that the image of the caretaker chief minister of Punjab, Mohsin Naqvi, would not be utilized in advertisement campaigns promoting development projects.

    Justice Sultan Tanvir Ahmad presided over the proceedings, which involved a petition challenging the promotion of the caretaker CM in ads related to the construction of flyovers and underpasses in Lahore.

    Additional advocate general represented the government and made a commitment to the court that the image of the caretaker CM would not be incorporated into any official campaign from now on.

    Read more: Awam ka kitna paisa laga hai Mohsin Naqvi ki publicity par?

    Acknowledging the government’s undertaking, Justice Ahmad resolved the petition while cautioning against a recurrence of such practices in the future.

    The judge emphasized the importance of responsible use of public funds, stating that individuals using public money for self-promotion would be held accountable.

    A citizen, Hafiz Israrul Haq, filed a writ petition on November 17, challenging the promotion of the caretaker chief minister on the construction of flyovers in the city.

    The judge declared that those who promoted themselves with public money would be held accountable.

    The petition stated, “The Govt. of Punjab designed a plan in order to construct a flyover at Shahdara Chowk to facilitate the public and started to construct the Fly over at Shahdara Chowk Lahore to make smooth flow of traffic as it is the duty of the Govt. to create easiness in the life of the inhabitants and to facilitate them but the Govt. of Punjab after completion of Construction of project of Fly Over started to advertise on electronic, Print Media and by displaying flexes/ sign board to make publicity with the name and style of “MUHSIN SPEED” which they are not authorized as if they have completed the work before time it is not permitted to advertise the same from the public exchequer rather they may advertise for publicity from their pockets not form the public money.”

  • Awam ka kitna paisa laga hai Mohsin Naqvi ki publicity par?

    Awam ka kitna paisa laga hai Mohsin Naqvi ki publicity par?

    The Lahore High Court on Monday expressed concerns about the utilization of public funds in advertisement campaigns showcasing caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi for various development projects.

    Justice Sultan Tanvir Ahmad, while presiding over the case, voiced concerns that taxes collected from the public should be spent judiciously and not misused for self-promotion.

    A citizen, Hafiz Israrul Haq, filed a writ petition on November 17, challenging the actions taken to promote the caretaker chief minister on the construction of flyovers in the city.

    The judge declared that those who promoted themselves with public money would be held accountable.

    The petition stated, “The Govt. of Punjab designed a plan in order to construct a flyover at Shahdara Chowk to facilitate the public and started to construct the Fly over at Shahdara Chowk Lahore to make smooth flow of traffic as it is the duty of the Govt. to create easiness in the life of the inhabitants and to facilitate them but the Govt. of Punjab after completion of Construction of project of Fly Over started to advertise on electronic, Print Media and by displaying flexes/ sign board to make publicity with the name and style of “MUHSIN SPEED” which they are not authorized as if they have completed the work before time it is not permitted to advertise the same from the public exchequer rather they may advertise for publicity from their pockets not form the public money.”

    The judge summoned a complete record of the expenses incurred for an advertisement campaign for the construction of flyovers featuring the caretaker chief minister.

    Additionally, the Court directed the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) to present a thorough record of the construction of the flyovers at the upcoming hearing.

    The move underscores the court’s commitment to ensuring transparency and accountability in the expenditure of public funds.

    A similar issue arose in 2018 when then Chief Justice of Pakistan, Mian Saqib Nisar, took suo motu notice against media advertisements by the provincial government featuring images of then Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the lead-up to the general elections.

    Subsequently, the Supreme Court ordered Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif to reimburse the national exchequer Rs5.5 million on March 8, 2018.

    A Punjab government newspaper advertisement carrying his photograph was displayed in court during the hearing.

  • Punjab CM orders strict enforcement of ‘one-dish’ rule for weddings

    Punjab CM orders strict enforcement of ‘one-dish’ rule for weddings

    Caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab, Mohsin Naqvi, has taken a firm stance on the violation of regulations regarding the number of dishes served and the timing of marriage ceremonies.  

    The CM has instructed the Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners to rigorously enforce these restrictions across the province, including Lahore. These rules specify that only ‘one dish’ can be served, and ceremonies must conclude by 10 pm. 

    Naqvi emphasised that these restrictions should be strictly adhered to without exception, even at farmhouses. He insisted on taking immediate action against any violations and discouraged leniency towards those who failed to comply. 

    Furthermore, the Chief Minister visited the Ghora Chowk Defence Mor flyover project to assess its progress and the construction work.  

    He observed the steel fixing process, interacted with the labourers, and commended their swift work. 

    Naqvi expressed satisfaction with the project’s continuous day-and-night progress and urged the team to maintain high construction quality standards while expediting the work. 

    In addition, the CM praised the security forces for thwarting a terrorist assault on the Mianwali Training Air Force Base.  

    He commended their timely actions, stating that they had defeated the terrorists’ sinister intentions. He paid tribute to these brave soldiers, considering them heroes of the nation, and expressed the nation’s pride in their courage. 

  • Resign, Khan tells his Punjab MPAs, if Punjab Assembly dissolution doesn’t go his way

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has given instructions that if his desired dissolution of the Punjab Assembly (PA) is halted, all of his party’s Members of the Provincial Assembly (MPAs) will resign, reports Geo News.

    According to news outlet sources, PTI has prepared a new strategy to deal with the political crisis in Punjab.

    Khan has also directed all party members to ensure the trust vote for Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Pervaiz Elahi.

    Earlier, a session of the Punjab Assembly was called on January 11, but later the date was changed to January 9.

    While it seems like PTI is gearing up for the no-confidence motion, on the contrary, Khan-backed CM Elahi said that he will not take orders from Punjab Governor Muhammad Baligur Rehman, hence he will not take a vote of confidence.

  • PDM may give Punjab CM seat to PPP: report

    PDM may give Punjab CM seat to PPP: report

    The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) may give the post of Chief Minister of Punjab to Pakistan People’s Pakistan (PPP) as the party co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari campaigns in Lahore to get the seat, reports Geo News Urdu.

    According to the media outlet, Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) President Chaudhry Shujaat has favoured PPP in this matter.

    In case of consensus, the Punjab Assembly (PA) speaker and deputy speaker candidates would be from Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).

    Zardari has also started considering names for the CM chair, including PPP Punjab parliamentary leader Hasan Murtaza, former Premier Yousuf Raza Gillani’s son Ali Haider Gillani and Usman Mehmood.

    However, the final decision will be made jointly by Zardari, Chaudhry Shujaat and Nawaz Sharif.

    The development comes forth as the no-confidence motion against incumbent CM Pervaiz Elahi gains steam. Elahi, however, remains seemingly ahead in numbers in the provincial assembly with the support of 190 Members of the Provincial Assembly (MPAs).

    Apart from Elahi, a separate no-trust motion was also submitted against PA Speaker Sibtain Khan and Deputy Speaker Wasiq Qayyum Abbasi.

  • The real story behind Imran Khan sitting on CM Punjab seat

    The real story behind Imran Khan sitting on CM Punjab seat

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan met Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi and former federal minister Moonis Elahi at the Chief Minister’s Office on Sunday in Lahore and discussed matters of mutual interest, the political situation, the administrative affairs of Punjab, and the law and order situation.

    A picture of their meeting was shared by Moonis Elahi on social media where Khan can be seen sitting on the CM’s seat while the chief minister sat opposite him. The picture went viral and was widely criticised by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders.

    “No self-respecting, dignified man would sit on someone else’s official seat/chair but this man is hungry for power,” tweeted Defence Minister Khawaja Asif.

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    “Rude Tosha Fitna Khan sits on the chair of Chief Minister of Punjab,” tweeted PML-N leader Saad Rafique.

    The real story

    However, senior journalist Hamid Mir explained the real reason why Khan was sitting on the CM seat.

    Hamid Mir said that when Khan reached Elahi’s office to congratulate him, Pervaiz Elahi asked the PTI chairman to sit on the CM seat but Khan replied that it is Elahi’s seat.

    Moonis Elahi said to the PTI chairman that they got this seat because of him, so he should sit on it. After Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi and Moonis Elahi’s insistence, finally Imran Khan sat on the chair of the Punjab Chief Minister.

    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Maryam Nawaz reason for the big CM split
    
			
    Maryam Nawaz reason for the big CM split
    
			
    Punjab Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has revealed that after Shehbaz Sharif came to his residence and invited them for a dinner at their place, he came to know that not everyone in Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) was on board with him and those people matter.
    

    Geo News’ anchorperson Hamid Mir asked Elahi that if he were to become PTI’s candidate for Punjab’s chief minister, why did he meet key Opposition leaders.
    

    “Maryam Nawaz and her group did not like the fact that the PML-N was giving so much to the party with only 10 seats.”
    

    “This has happened thrice with us, because of which we were skeptical,” he added.
    

    “I have a feeling that you have some issues with Maryam Nawaz, do you feel the same about Shehbaz too?” asked Hamid Mir.
    

    To which Elahi did not give a clear answer.
    

    The ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday announced PML-Q leader Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi as its candidate for Punjab Chief ministership after incumbent Usman Buzdar presented his resignation to the prime minister.
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    ‘PDM on mind’: Firdous breaks tiles with a punch
    
			
    ‘PDM on mind’: Firdous breaks tiles with a punch
    
			
    Punjab Chief Minister’s Special Assistant on Information Firdous Ashiq Awan recently broke a stack of tiles with a punch.
    

    Firdous, who participated in a ceremony organised by Mashal-e-Rah Foundation in Lahore, said she broke these tiles with the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) on her mind. According to the CM’s aide, the PDM has been throwing punches at Imran Khan’s government, so now this was her response to them.
    

    

    


    

    

    

    As she broke the tiles to pieces, she was applauded by the host and the people who had gathered to watch Firdous’s feat of strength.
    

    Firdous is not the one to shy away from a fight. Last month, she had an altercation with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Azma Bukhari on a TV show.  The argument between the two politicians lasted well after the show and Firdous almost hit Bukhari. But, the staffers intervened to placate the CM’s aide and cooled things down.
    

    Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan was appointed as the Punjab CM’s aide months after she was removed from the federal cabinet as PM Imran’s aide on information. She replaced Fayyazul Hassan Chohan in the Punjab cabinet.