LAHORE: The Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari has said that the beauty and development of Lahore are now being felt in other cities across Pakistan. Development projects matching Lahore’s standards are now being launched in other cities of Punjab, and the journey of progress and prosperity is no longer limited to Lahore alone, she added. She further stated that Maryam Nawaz has eliminated any distinction between Lahore and other cities in Punjab, and now, modern projects in health, education, and infrastructure are being expanded province-wide. Azma Bokhari emphasized that, for the first time, the taxes paid by the people of Punjab are being spent honestly and transparently for their welfare. That’s why no one can question the multi-billion-rupee development projects of the Punjab government. Punjab continues to lead other provinces in merit, good governance, and development. She highlighted that there is now no “South Punjab,” “Central Punjab,” or “Southern Punjab,” but one unified Punjab, where every citizen is part of the province’s journey of growth and prosperity. Azma Bokhari concluded that under Maryam Nawaz’s leadership, transparent and effective measures for the people of Punjab continue, and every project is designed to improve the lives of its citizens. Copyright Business Recorder, 2026