Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari revealed that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz initiated the second phase of the laptop and scholarship schemes. She stated that the future of young people depends on technology, artificial intelligence and skills development.
Bokhari mentioned in a statement that young citizens required modern skills and educational opportunities to get ready for tomorrow. She added that sit-ins, long marches and containers failed to offer any path toward advancement.
She stated that Maryam Nawaz addressed the social and educational needs of young men and women in Punjab with the same care she gave her own children. She claimed these steps boosted the chief minister popularity among youth.
The provincial minister alleged that political opponents felt threatened by the popularity and performance of Maryam Nawaz, leading them to launch repeated personal attacks against her. She stated that certain individuals preaching morality and values acted out of hostility toward the chief minister.
Bokhari stated that Maryam Nawaz proved her performance via practical initiatives, which earned her international recognition.
The minister addressed the security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and declared that the period of empty slogans and fake change had finished.
She accused Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for the security problems in the province, claiming the party placed terrorism above peace and national interests.
The minister stated that the Pakistan Army and other security agencies offered ongoing sacrifices to wipe out terrorism. She noted that criticizing security institutions during this period weakened the morale of personnel.
Bokhari stated that the Pakistani nation backed its security forces solidly in their mission to fight terrorism and preserve peace.
