LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced the launch of a three-day electric bus service for participants of the annual Raiwind religious congregation.
The announcement came during her meeting with members of the central consultative council of the Tablighi Jamaat in Lahore on Monday.
According to CM Maryam Nawaz, the electric buses will operate between the railway station, the airport, and Raiwind during the congregation to facilitate participants.
She directed the Punjab administration to ensure all facilities and arrangements are completed in time for the event. The Chief Minister instructed the Deputy Commissioner, CCPO, DIG, and CTO to personally visit Raiwind and review the on-ground situation.
Those who met the Chief Minister included Dr. Nadeem Ashraf, Maulana Amjad Farooq, Maulana Muhammad Ameer, Imtiaz Ahmed Ghani, and Arshad.
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The Tablighi Jamaat delegation praised Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s welfare projects and offered special prayers for her success.
During the meeting, CM Maryam Nawaz ordered immediate patchwork and repair of roads leading to Raiwind and approved the reconstruction of three major routes. She also announced a special cleanliness campaign from November 1 until the end of the congregation.
Special sanitation efforts, including rosewater spraying, will also be carried out in Raiwind.
The Tablighi Jamaat leaders appreciated the electric bus initiative and the construction of 90,000 homes within a short period under her leadership. They said the administration’s response and city cleanliness were better than ever before.
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The delegation noted that people from 110 countries attend the Raiwind congregation and have welcomed the introduction of the electric bus service.
Speaking with the Jamaat elders, CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif said she serves the people for the sake of God and considers public service a form of worship. She said that while she stays patient in the face of criticism, sometimes it becomes necessary to speak for the people.
She added that sincere service always brings divine help and unseen blessings.
The Chief Minister requested special prayers for Pakistan’s peace, prosperity, and for those affected by recent floods.
