LAHORE: Speaker Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Parvez Elahi on Monday called on Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar and discussed with him in detail a proposal top field joint candidates in the upcoming local government polls in Punjab.
During the meeting held at CM House Lahore, the Chief Minister Punjab and the Speaker Punjab Assembly held detailed consultations regarding joint participation in the local body elections. The chief minister also sought the well-being of former Prime Minister Ch Shujat Hussain and prayed for his speedy recovery.
Speaking on the occasion, Sardar Usman Buzdar said that under the new local government system, powers would be transferred to the lower level in real sense.
“PML is our ally party and our alliance is stronger than ever, we will continue to work together to provide relief to the people of the province regardless of any criticism, we have the best working relationship with Pakistan Muslim League and will accelerate this journey of public service,” he added.
Ch Parvez Elahi said that both the parties are advancing with the alliance with sincerity.
“We are and will remain allies of the government, talks and consultations will continue in the future to bring forward joint candidates in the local body elections,” he adde.
On the occasion, Speaker Punjab Assembly Ch Parvez Elahi also gave CM Usman Buzdar a frame of Quranic verses and hadith prepared regarding Khatam-e-Nubawwat (P.B.U.H).
The meeting was also attended by Principal Secretary to the CM Amir Jaan, Secretary Punjab Assembly Muhammad Khan Bhatti and concerned officers.
