Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president and former prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, while reiterating party supremo Nawaz Sharif’s commitment to public service outlined plans for South Punjab’s development and addressed various issues.
In a fervent address at a public meeting in Ahmedpur Sharqiya, he expressed a vision for a revitalized South Punjab under the leadership of Nawaz Sharif. Shehbaz Sharif emphasized Nawaz Sharif’s past contributions to public service and outlined a plan for continued development.
Shehbaz promised to prioritize the region's challenges if the PML-N secures the government. He expressed confidence that giving his party a chance would lead to significant solutions for South Punjab.
The PML-N president laid out a comprehensive plan, envisioning an engineering university in Bahawalpur and the elevation of Ahmedpur Sharqiya to district status under Nawaz Sharif's fourth term as prime minister. Additionally, he emphasized the introduction of modern transportation in Bahawalpur and initiatives to empower the youth with skills for dignified employment.
The younger Sharif underscored the importance of healthcare by committing to establish a high-quality hospital in Ahmedpur Sharqia.
He reminisced about the PML-N era, where roads were constructed, the first university in Bahawalpur was built, and medicines were provided free of cost in hospitals. Addressing farmers' concerns, he assured that if elected, the PML-N government would offer subsidies to support struggling farmers, fostering agricultural prosperity in the region.
Sharif expressed a commitment to continue Nawaz Sharif's legacy, promising to build a Danish school in a South Punjab tehsil if given another opportunity. He emphasized the historical significance of the first university in Bahawalpur, the provision of free medicines in hospitals, and pledged to reintroduce subsidies for struggling farmers, ensuring prosperity in the agricultural sector.