Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif presided over a high level meeting here today to review the priorities of the Annual Development Programme (ADP) 2017-18.
Addressing the meeting, the chief minister said that special attention should be given to the development of social sectors in ADP 2017-18 and added that the ADP should provide relief to the people in real terms. He said that record funds have been allocated for the development of South Punjab and completion of mega projects.
The chief minister said that the project for provision of potable water to the people of South Punjab will begin in a short while. Therefore, more funds will be allocated to the development and prosperity of far-flung areas of Punjab under the ADP, he added.
He said that special measures will be taken to facilitate farmers. He said that a network of carpeted roads has been laid in rural areas under Khadam-e-Punjab Rural Roads Program and this program will continue to build roads in the next financial year.
The chief minister added that provision of standardised medicines is the duty of the government, one that will be fulfilled at all costs.
Provincial Ministers Rana Sanaullah Khan, Ayesha Ghaus Pasha, chief secretary, chairman P&D, secretaries of concerning departments and senior officials were present on the occasion.
