Shahbaz Sharif announces grants for Journalists' Colony in Multan
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 16 October 2017
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Shahbaz Sharif has pledged Rs149 million for a new journalists' colony in Multan during a meeting with Press Club representatives. The initiative reflects the PML-N government's commitment to developing southern Punjab.Summary
LAHORE - Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, during a meeting with Multan Press Club executive body and resident editors, announced two grants of Rs53 million and Rs96 million for development of a colony for journalists in Multan.
He said that development of south Punjab and prosperity of its dwellers was a top priority of the PML-N government.
The delegation consisted of Multan Press Club President Shakil Anjum, Rao Shamim, Shaukat Ashfaq, Dr. Amjad Bokhari, Mehr Aziz, Nauman Khan Babar, Mirza Nadeem, Ejaz Tareen and others.
Later, Shakil Anjum announced lifetime membership of the Multan Press Club for the chief minister. - APP/Photo courtesy: Samaa
KEY POINTS:
- Shahbaz Sharif announced Rs53 million and Rs96 million for the journalists' colony.
- The meeting included members of the Multan Press Club executive body.
- Development of southern Punjab is a key priority for the PML-N government.
- Shakil Anjum, President of the Multan Press Club, announced lifetime membership for the chief minister.
- The funding will support local journalists and their living conditions.
