Maryam vows to resign if even one rupee of corruption is proven

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has vowed to resign from her position if even a single rupee of corruption is proven against her, reiterating her commitment to eliminating corruption and improving governance across the province.

Addressing a ceremony in Lahore, Maryam Nawaz said the Punjab government was pursuing a comprehensive campaign against corruption and taking strict action against officials involved in bribery.

She said government employees found accepting bribes were being dismissed from their jobs, adding that eliminating corruption remained one of the administration’s top priorities.

The chief minister challenged anyone to prove even one rupee of corruption against her, saying she would immediately step down if such allegations were established.

Speaking about the business environment, Maryam Nawaz said economic growth and investment were impossible without peace and stability. She questioned how workers could perform their duties when protests and acts of vandalism occurred regularly.

She stressed that providing a secure environment was the first requirement for attracting domestic and foreign investment. According to her, political unrest and uncertainty discourage investors and create difficulties for businesses and industrial workers.

Highlighting Punjab’s economic contribution, the chief minister said the province accounted for a significant share of Pakistan’s gross domestic product (GDP) and played a central role in the country’s economic development.

She also highlighted the provincial government’s actions against illegal land occupation and encroachments, claiming that properties under illegal occupation for 25 years or more had been recovered.

Maryam Nawaz said encroachments had been removed to make markets more spacious and improve commercial facilities. She added that action was also being taken against land grabbers and those involved in illegal activities.

The chief minister observed that every sector, including industry, was undergoing a process of transformation and stressed the need to adapt to changing economic and industrial requirements.

She also described Pakistan’s young population as one of the country’s greatest potential assets, saying that providing young people with appropriate skills and opportunities could play a significant role in strengthening the national economy.