Lahore, September 07, 2021 (PPI-OT): Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has said the PTI-led government is committed to removing the deprivations of people of south Punjab and pointed out that historic decisions have been made to give autonomy to the south Punjab secretariat.
In a statement, the CM expressed his satisfaction that amendment in rules of business has been approved and powers of ACS, secretaries and departments have been properly defined. The south Punjab secretariat will comprise of three divisions, 11 districts and the number of government departments will be 17; he explained and added that south Punjab ACS and secretaries have been administratively empowered. The government has also allocated ring-fenced Rs.190 billion for south Punjab which is 33 per cent of the budget, he added.
Meanwhile, the establishment of the south Punjab service tribunal has been approved and the foundation stone of the south Punjab secretariat will also be laid in Bahawalpur soon. The government has fulfilled its promises made with the people of south Punjab and the historic steps will help to resolve public problems at the grassroots, concluded the CM.
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