Punjab CM Promises Nankana Sahib Transformation Amid Flood Recovery Efforts

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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has pledged to convert Nankana Sahib and surrounding villages into a model city, unveiling a broad development plan following the recent devastating floods. During a visit on Wednesday, she outlined both short-term relief and long-term infrastructure initiatives aimed at rebuilding damaged communities and safeguarding the region from future natural disasters.

The Chief Minister’s visit spanned over two and a half hours, during which she surveyed severely affected localities such as Jaslani Mor and Miranpur. Accompanied by key officials, representatives, and personnel from the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), Maryam Nawaz engaged with residents and inspected relief operations. She emphasized that the province cannot afford a repeat of the recent flooding and highlighted the urgent need for durable drainage systems, road restoration, and upgraded housing solutions for the vulnerable.

While the gesture of support is timely, critics argue that political pageantry often overshadows delivery, especially when it involves populist declarations. Despite the chief minister’s optimistic tone, citizens in flood-hit regions have grown weary of promises that rarely translate into meaningful change. Nankana Sahib, a city of immense cultural and religious significance, has historically been overlooked in terms of consistent infrastructure planning. Whether the new initiatives will be any different remains to be seen.

The declaration to turn Nankana Sahib into a model city will certainly win headlines, but its success will depend heavily on execution, transparency, and the ability to resist political distractions. Citizens have long called for practical governance that prioritizes disaster resilience and infrastructure investment over rhetorical flourishes. As floodwaters subside and the cameras move on, it will be the government’s willingness to deliver real results, not photo opportunities, that determines whether this plan reshapes the future or becomes another forgotten promise.