LAHORE, 18 August, 2026 (Ghufran): Members of the Punjab Assembly from Okara met Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday to discuss the political situation in the province, ongoing development projects and public issues in their respective constituencies.The meeting was attended by MPAs Ashiq Hussain Shah, Javed Alauddin Sajid, Chaudhry Iftikhar Hussain Chhichhar, Noor-ul-Amin Wattoo, Ali Abbas, Mian Yawar Zaman, Mian Muhammad Munir and Ghulam Raza.The lawmakers briefed the chief minister on issues faced by residents in their constituencies. Maryam Nawaz assured them of her government’s full cooperation and directed them to remain in close contact with the public and play an effective role in resolving their problems.The MPAs praised the chief minister for establishing an integrated Safe City network across 41 districts and two tehsils. They also thanked her for the construction and rehabilitation of the bypass road from Okara’s GT Road and for launching electrobus services for citizens.According to the lawmakers, electrobuses in Okara are operating from the General Bus Stand to Akhtarabad, Karmanwala, Adda Kissan and Okara University.

They described free travel facilities for students, women and senior citizens as a positive initiative.The lawmakers also praised the Safe City project and police measures, saying these initiatives were contributing to a gradual decline in crime across Punjab. They said initiatives such as electrobuses, the Apni Chhat Apna Ghar programme and the Kisan Card had gained popularity among the public.CM Maryam Nawaz said her government wanted to complete as many public welfare projects as possible within a short period. She said the Safa Punjab programme was being implemented to improve cleanliness in cities and villages without discrimination.The chief minister said she was pleased to hear about improvements in the quality of life of Punjab’s residents. She added that efforts were being made to reduce the development gap between Lahore and less-developed cities and to expand electrobus services to more cities and villages across the province.