" I shall visit D.G.Khan very soon, Governor

Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar said on Tuesday that the development of Southern Punjab and particularly the provision of basic amenities like potable water, sanitation, drainage system, education, and health was our main objective while promoting of education is the top priority of the present government. The Punjab governor expressed these views during a meeting with noted industrialists, former Punjab caretaker Minister for Industries and President of Dera Ghazi Khan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) at the Governor house. He said that a medical college, Khawaja Fareed University, and other projects were being completed in Dera Ghazi Khan, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Bahawalpur, An agriculture University, University of Engineering & Technology in Multan. Universities of Southern Punjab have an important role to play in the socio-economic development of the region, he added. Governor said that we would introduce the "Qaez-e-Hasna" scheme in Dera Ghazi Khan and the rest of South Punjab with the collaboration of local philanthropists like Khawaja Jalaluddin Roomi to mitigate the unemployment. He lauded his services for the community particularly during lockdown due to pandemic coronavirus. Governor said that excellence in teaching and research can bring prosperity and a dignified place in the world. The government while providing resources to higher education institutions expects them to show better performance in academia and research. He further said that our faculties, researchers, and students are bestowed with the best talent and can bring laurels. Governor felicitated Khawaja Jalaluddin Roomi on becoming President of DCCI and promised to visit Dera Ghazi Khan soon. Jalal Uddin Roomi said, on the occasion,we are executing a number of schemes in South Punjab for the betterment of the common man, better health and educational facilities. He appreciated the far-reaching administrative and academic steps including meritocracy, transparency, control on fiscal corruption, and the introducing culture of accountability in the country.