Punjab cabinet censures gun attack on Imran.

LAHORE -- The Punjab cabinet which met here under the chair of Punjab Chief Minister Ch Parvez Elahi strongly condemned the gun attack on the PTI Chairman Imran Khan and other leaders. Expressing complete solidarity with Imran Khan, the cabinet members prayed for the early recovery of Imran Khan and other leaders. They also prayed for the exalted place of the martyred party worker Moazam Gondal in the firing incident. The cabinet approved financial assistance of Rs.5 million for the family members of the martyred party worker Moazam Gondal while Rs.2.5 million for party worker Ibtisam for courageously apprehending the person committing an attack. Addressing the meeting, the chief minister stated that the statement of the accused was a mere eyewash, and the government will reach to the bottom of the matter. The CM thanked Allah Almighty that Imran Khan and other companions remained safe. The cabinet meeting accorded approval to the most lengthy agenda and more than 90-point agenda was approved. Approval was also granted to construct a flyover at Shahdara a place near Lahore during the meeting while approval was granted to fix the fare of Lahore Orange Line Metro Train on the basis of distance. It was also decided during the meeting to extend the scope of Lahore Transport Company across Punjab and approval was given to extend the route of buses plying in Lahore up to Muridke. Approval was accorded to adopt austerity measures to reduce the government expenses during the current fiscal year under which the foreign treatment and air travel on the government officers will be banned. Ban will also be applicable to hold workshops and seminars in the luxury hotels on the government expenses. Approval was accorded for new employment for the district police offices in the new districts. It was also decided to take departmental written examinations for making induction of constables/traffic assistants in the Punjab Police. It was also approved to extend the contract of contract employees in the Home Department and make induction on 2226 posts in the technical cadre of Special Branch and Management Information...

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