LAHORE: Special Assistant to Chief Minister and spokesperson of Punjab Government Hasaan Khawar has said that on the directions of CM Sardar Usman Buzdar, free tours are being arranged for the differently-abled people on tourism buses.
While addressing the MoU signing ceremony between Tourism Department and Punjab Institute of Mental Health here on Saturday, he said that awarding equal rights to all segments of the society as well as provision of composite development opportunities is the vision of PM Imran Khan and CM Usman Buzdar.
Hasaan Khawar said that according to the MoU, the inmates of Punjab Institute of Mental Health will provide free rides on double-decker buses on historic monuments twice in a month.
He further stated that the private sector including FC, by providing meals for the tourists in this special tour, will support the Tourism department.
He said that scope of this Tourism Bus service is being extended to other cities of the Punjab as positive feedback is being received to the department. Keeping in view this positive feedback, the department is considering to increase the number of buses as well so that the citizens could get maximum benefit from this service.
The SACM stated that the Punjab government is determined to introduce special services for the middle class segment of the society. Mazdoor Card, Sehat Card and such other initiatives are some hallmarks achieved by the government for ensuring the uplift of living standard of common man.
He said that the PM’s vision is to promote public private partnership for bringing improvement in the facilities being provided to the tourists.
Therefore, 20 out of 29 public rest houses are being outsourced for the convenience of tourists and for ensuring the quality services to them. He said that there is no deal or relaxation for the culprits of the nation as PTI doesn’t believe such kind of gimmickry and will not break or violate its own rules and principles.
Hasaan Khawar said that the opposition has miserably failed to express its point of view in the Senate. However, there are still some people in the opposition who can understand the difference between right or wrong. He further maintained that suggestions and proposals are under consideration for securing the festivals of Punjab including Basant.
Responding to a question about RUDA, the SACM said that PTI respects the court’s decision and all the strategy of the government regarding RUDA will be according to the law. Going to SC is our right and all the objections of the court will be answered, he concluded.
