Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday inaugurated the electric bus project in Wazirabad’s Gakhar Mandi and unveiled a series of major initiatives ranging from public transport upgrades to relief measures for flood-affected communities.

Addressing the inauguration ceremony, the chief minister announced that women, students, senior citizens, and special persons will be able to travel free of charge on electric buses.

She also revealed plans to establish a cardiac treatment centre in Gujranwala and to begin construction of a metro bus service in the city soon.

Financial assistance for flood-hit farmers

CM Maryam pledged substantial financial assistance for flood-affected farmers and households. She announced Rs20,000 per acre for crop losses, Rs1 million for families whose houses were completely destroyed, and Rs500,000 for partially damaged houses.

For livestock compensation, she announced Rs500,000 for the loss of cows or buffaloes and Rs50,000 for sheep and goats.

The chief minister emphasised that the government would not rest until every flood victim was rehabilitated.

“Livestock is the main source of livelihood for flood-affected families, which is why we also ensured safe relocation of animals to secure areas,” she said.

CM Maryam added that timely evacuations prevented far greater destruction during recent floods, stressing that the government had fully prepared its disaster response in advance.

She praised her cabinet and officials, noting that many ministers remained awake for nights while personally supervising relief activities.

The chief minister reaffirmed her government’s commitment to stand by the flood-affected communities “until their complete rehabilitation.”