RECORDER REPORT

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Tuesday said that the government will continue serving the masses with dedication despite hue and cry of the opposition.

“Serving the hapless communities is my mission and no stone will be left unturned to rid the people of their deprivations, Shahbaz said, adding: “Provision of best healthcare and educational facilities to the people is among the top priorities of the Punjab government while use of information technology in the education sector has produced wonderful results.”

According to him, the Punjab government’s efforts for increasing schools’ enrolment and reducing the drop-out ratio have proved fruitful. The outsourcing of schools has helped in improving the quality of education and this outsourcing model will be further promoted.

He said that teachers are the worthwhile architects of bright future of the country and giving them high social status and respect and honour is our moral obligation.

He further said that thousands of new classrooms are being constructed in public sector schools across the province.

Meanwhile, Rs. 8 billion are being spent for repair and maintenance of dilapidated school buildings. Under the Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF), over Rs 15.5 billion have been distributed among the needy but bright students as stipends.