Caretaker Punjab govt to present fiscal quarter budget: CM Naqvi

Lahore: Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi said that the caretaker government would present next fiscal quarter budget on Monday.

Mohsin Naqvi said incumbent caretaker government is focusing on development projects in the province.

He was talking to the reporters in Lahore on Monday.

He said government is ensuring timely completion of the projects.

Earlier he said caretaker government is taking all-out measures for the welfare of the farmers.

Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi visited under construction Controlled Access Corridor project today and reviewed progress being made on the mega project from Niazi Chowk up to Babu Sabu. Mohsin Naqvi inspected ongoing development work at the site.

 CM shook hands with the labourers working on the project and urged them to continue working with more hard work. CM directed the contractors of both packages to speed up their work. Mohsin Naqvi while expressing his displeasure over slow pace of work on the Bund Road project directed Secretary Housing to personally oversee the project.

Mohsin Naqvi directed to make utmost efforts to complete the Controlled Access Corridor project within stipulated time.CM directed to work day and night for the early completion of 7.3 km long Controlled Access Corridor Bund Road project. It was informed during the meeting that quick access to the motorway from any part of Lahore will be possible with the completion of Bund Road project. Crores of rupees will be saved with regard to time and fuel with the completion of Controlled Access Corridor project.

Controlled Access Corridor project will be constructed from Niazi Chowk up to Saggian Interchange in the package one and from Saggian Interchange up to Babu Sabu Interchange in package two. The length of package one will be 3.65 km long while the length of package two will be 3.65 km long. CM while talking with the media after visiting Controlled Access Corridor project apprised that we are going to launch an operation against foreigners residing illegally and 31st October is the deadline.

 All preparations have been completed with regard to sending foreigners to their homelands. No leniency will be meted out to any foreigner residing unlawfully. A strict crackdown will be launched against those trying to provide shelter or hiding the foreigners residing unlawfully in Punjab. No pardon of any kind will be granted to those helping the foreigners residing unlawfully.

CM stated that it is his message for the farmers as not to sell their cotton at cheap rates. With the will of Allah Almighty, cotton will soon be sold at its original price as before and ascertainment of wheat support price will be done in coming few days. CM revealed that next four months Punjab budget after holding consultations with the legal experts will be presented on Monday. We presented four months budget which has been utilized. Cases are being registered and arrests are being made against profiteers.

 In reply to a question, Mohsin Naqvi said that thanks to Allah Almighty, air quality index did not reach up to a dangerous level as it went last year owing to an excellent team work. If the air quality index crossed dangerous level then more decisions can be taken in this regard. Amendments in the rules of Anti-Corruption department have not been finalized as few recommendations are put forth in this regard which are under review. An officer has a dignity which has to be maintained. CCPO, Deputy Commissioner, Chief Engineer LDA, MD NESPAK and concerned officials were also present on the occasion.