PML-N can end AJK’s deprivations: Marryium Aurangzeb

Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has said that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) can help

Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has said that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) can help address the longstanding deprivations faced by Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).

She made the remarks while addressing a PML-N rally in Rawalpindi. She also urged party workers to actively support PML-N candidates and work for their success.

Marryium Aurangzeb said the PML-N had delivered development projects across Punjab. She rejected criticism that the provincial government had focused only on Lahore.

She said roads and other infrastructure had been developed in cities across Punjab. She asked critics to visit different parts of the province and assess the development work themselves.

The senior minister also challenged the opposition to present similar development projects instead of criticising the government.

She referred to the motorway projects built during Nawaz Sharif’s tenure. She also mentioned the metro bus services introduced during Shehbaz Sharif’s tenure.

“Do not just complain. Build a motorway like Nawaz Sharif did,” she said.

She added that critics should also demonstrate their ability to provide public transport services similar to those introduced under Shehbaz Sharif.

Marryium Aurangzeb highlighted development initiatives in Azad Kashmir as well. She said green buses were now operating on the roads of Muzaffarabad.

She also praised Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s housing programme. She said the provincial government had provided homes to around 200,000 people through the “Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar” initiative during the first 18 months.

The senior minister also highlighted the government’s education programmes.

She said 100,000 children had received laptops under the provincial government’s laptop scheme. She added that 50,000 students had been awarded Honhaar scholarships.

According to Marriyum Aurangzeb, these initiatives were aimed at supporting students and creating better educational opportunities for young people.

She said the PML-N had a record of development and public welfare projects. She urged party workers to remain united and campaign actively for the party’s candidates.

Marryium Aurangzeb maintained that the PML-N could play an important role in addressing the grievances of the people of AJK and bringing development to the region.