Punjab PA passes budget with majority
PML-N MPA raises concerns over arrest of party workers
A file photo of Punjab Assembly in session. PHOTO: ONLINE
LAHORE:
The provincial government passed, with majority votes, its budget of Rs2.65 trillion for the next financial year 2021-22 in the Punjab Assembly.
Provincial Finance Minister Hashim Jawan Bakht moved the Punjab Finance Bill 2021 which later the government passed with the majority votes. Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar was also present in the house.
As the House proceedings started, the PML-N’s lawmaker Toufeeq Butt, on point of order, wished to express his concerns.
At which the Speaker Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Pervez Elahi allowed him. MPA Butt said his party’s workers were being harassed and arrested by the police in Gujranwala. He claimed police raided their homes, arrested them but did not mention their arrest in relevant documents of the police station.
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Govt to issue SOPs for Eid prayers
Non-implementation of the SOPs had led to an increase in cases of coronavirus
Eid prayers held in large congregations throughout the country. PHOTO: REUTERS
LAHORE:
In order to contain the spread of coronavirus, the Punjab government has decided to issue standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Eidul Fitr prayers and take strict measures for implementation of the precautions including wearing face masks and maintaining social distance.
The decision was taken at a meeting held at the Civil Secretariat on Monday to review the situation of coronavirus.
Provincial Law Minister Basharat Raja, Health Minister Dr Yasmeen Rashid, chief secretary and senior civil and military officials attended the meeting.