Development Focus Is Not Just One City; Punjab Has 41 Districts: Maryam Nawaz Sharif
Mian Nadeem Published September 19, 2026 | 06:57 PM
After the installation and treatment commencement of a China-imported cancer ablation machine at Multan, South Punjab’s largest city, following Mayo Hospital Lahore, lawmakers and ticket-holders from Multan expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif for her development projects. They praised the swift construction of the Jalalpur Pirwala and Noraja Bhutta flood protection embankments.
Key Takeaways:
- Broadened Development Focus: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif emphasized that the focus is no longer confined to a single city but encompasses all 41 districts of Punjab.
- Cancer Treatment Access: A cancer ablation machine, imported from China, has been installed in Multan, providing non-surgical treatment for cancer patients not only from Multan but also from other provinces.
- Infrastructure Development:
- Construction of the Jalalpur Pirwala and Noraja Bhutta flood protection embankments in record time.
- Promised bridge construction over the Chenab between Shujabad and Khan Garh.
- Plans to relocate the jail and build a public park at its site, as well as widen and redesign Khanewal Road.
- Equitable Development: Development projects are being carried out based on population proportions, ensuring benefits for all districts.
- Public Engagement: Chief Minister Sharif directed provincial assembly members to remain involved in their respective constituencies until development projects were completed.
Lawmakers from Multan expressed their support for Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, praising her leadership and bold decision-making in maintaining law and order, eradicating land-grabbing groups, and ensuring development benefits reach the people. They highlighted Punjab's emergence as a leading example of progress compared to other provinces.