Islamabad, June 3, 2025: In a major development to support the media community, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has greenlit a Rs400 million grant for land acquisition under Phase 2 of the Punjab Journalist Housing Foundation through RUDA (Ravi Urban Development Authority).
Key Highlights from the Cabinet Meeting:
- A cabinet session chaired by CM Maryam Nawaz took place in Lahore.
- A Rs400 million grant was immediately approved for RUDA to begin land procurement for the journalists’ housing scheme.
- The proposal was formally presented by Information Minister Azma Bukhari, gaining swift support from all present.
- Senior cabinet figures including Senior Minister Maryam Aurangzeb were in attendance.
Additional Approvals Made by Punjab Cabinet:
- Complete overhaul of the Punjab government helicopter for operational efficiency.
- Approval of the Punjab Senior Citizens Welfare Bill to enhance elderly care across the province.
- Implementation of a new Child Protection Policy focusing on child safety and rights.
This initiative reinforces Punjab’s commitment to journalist welfare, infrastructure development, and social safety reforms under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.
