LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif emphasized the global recognition of low-cost development initiatives such as Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar, highlighting their role in socio-economic progress. In a special message on World Development Information Day, she underscored the public’s right to access development-related information, linking informed populations to societal advancement.

According to Directorate General Public Relation – Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Nawaz Sharif noted the importance of digital literacy in raising public awareness about development efforts. She pointed out that accurate information dissemination is key to combating corruption and ensuring the direct delivery of public welfare benefits. Nawaz Sharif highlighted the utilization of accurate data from the Punjab Socio-Economic Registry in addressing poverty and promoting effective development.

She described the current period as a historic era of development in Punjab, characterized by infrastructure projects and the establishment of Maryam Nawaz Health Clinics. These efforts, she said, have reached every part of the province, aiming to uplift underprivileged communities. She also praised the public’s support for the government’s development initiatives and acknowledged the Information Department’s role in enhancing public awareness of these projects.