LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced that workers of the Suthra Punjab (Clean Punjab) initiative will receive ration cards, providing Rs3,000 per month in financial support.
Speaking at a ceremony in Lahore, Maryam Nawaz said that wearing the Suthra Punjab jacket is a matter of pride for her, adding that the workers’ dedication after the floods made the province shine again.
She praised the teamwork between the Punjab government and administration during the flood emergency, noting that Suthra Punjab workers formed human barriers to stop floodwaters—an act she described as “a remarkable example of unity and courage.”
Maryam Nawaz said that her wearing of the Suthra Punjab uniform symbolizes solidarity with the workers. “Do not think that your work goes unnoticed. By wearing this jacket, I want to show that we are all one team,” she said.
The chief minister said that the cleanliness drive launched across cities and villages is an exemplary step. “If I can wear a police uniform, then why not a Suthra Punjab jacket?” she remarked.
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She criticized the previous PTI government, saying that during its rule, Punjab witnessed severe neglect and poor sanitation. “In the days of Goggi and Pinky, every street of Punjab was filled with garbage. But now, the situation has completely changed,” she said.
Maryam Nawaz said the Suthra Punjab program, which she envisioned a year ago, has now become a reality with 35,000 machines and a workforce of 100,000.
She added that during Eidul Azha, the province remained clean, unlike in previous years when animal waste littered the streets. She congratulated Minister Zeeshan Rafiq for successfully implementing the program.
The chief minister also highlighted the government’s efforts to improve law and order, saying that the establishment of the Crime Control Department has helped curb incidents of harassment and violence against women. “Now, no one dares to commit crimes against women,” she asserted.
