Maryam Nawaz Takes Oath as Punjab’s First Female Chief Minister

Maryam Nawaz, the newly-elected Chief Minister of Punjab, made history as the first woman to hold this position in Pakistan. Her inauguration ceremony at Punjab Governor House was attended by over 1,000 guests, including diplomats, celebrities, and political leaders. Furthermore, Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif were among the attendees from the Sharif family. Baligh Ur Rehman, Punjab Governor, administered the oath to Maryam, who won with 220 votes in the provincial assembly, while her opponent, Rana Aftab Ahmad, received no votes due to his party’s boycott.

In her maiden speech, Maryam extended an olive branch to the opposition, expressing her desire for their participation in the democratic process. She thanked her party members, allied parties, and even the opposition for their role in her journey. Maryam acknowledged her family’s struggles, including arrests and her mother’s passing, crediting them for her strength.

Reflecting on her late mother’s influence, Maryam expressed gratitude for being trained for leadership. She highlighted the legacy of Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif as her mentors and emphasized the responsibility she feels in her new role. Maryam pledged to serve all constituencies, regardless of party affiliation, aiming to transcend political divisions for the betterment of Punjab.

In her address, Maryam also honored Pakistan’s achievements, including its nuclear technology, attributing them to visionary leaders like Nawaz Sharif. She emphasized her commitment to resolving issues and serving the people, drawing inspiration from her family’s legacy and the support of her late mother. Maryam Nawaz’s ascension to the position of Chief Minister marks a significant milestone in Pakistani politics, signaling a new era of female leadership in the province of Punjab.

Maryam Shares 5 Year Plan

Maryam Nawaz, the newly-elected Chief Minister of Punjab, outlined her plans to revitalize Punjab’s economy and address various social issues. She emphasized the need for economic reforms, promising to empower businesses and provide a one-window solution for their operations. Maryam pledged to establish Ramadan Sasta Bazaars to combat inflation and regulate prices, along with revising the school curriculum for modern education and improving schools through public-private partnerships.

In healthcare, she vowed to build major hospitals in each district, offer free medicines in public hospitals, and launch Punjab’s first air ambulance service within 12 weeks. Additionally, Maryam committed to reintroducing Nawaz Sharif’s health card and launching a helpline for women’s protection. She advocated for gender equality, proposing equal loan opportunities for women and daycare centers at workplaces.

Maryam also promised rights and protection for marginalized communities, advocating for digitalization and paper-free governance. She pledged to establish five IT cities and initiate a pilot project for free wifi in Lahore. Furthermore, she announced an investigation into a recent incident of police brutality and proposed providing solar panels to low-consumption households in instalments.

Looking ahead, Maryam aims to ensure health and life insurance for media workers and their families. As she concluded her speech, the assembly session was adjourned indefinitely. Maryam Nawaz’s comprehensive agenda encompasses economic growth, social welfare, healthcare reform, gender equality, and technological advancement, signaling a proactive approach to governance in Punjab.