OKARA City News

‘PML-N govt took historical steps for prosperity’

From Our Correspondent

OKARA: MNA Ch Riazul Haq Juj has said that the PML-N government has taken historical measures for the development, solidarity and prosperity of the country.

Talking to reporters here on Sunday, the MNA said that geographical position of Pakistan signifies the glorious future of this country. He said that Pakistan had a capacity and capability of turning into a bridge for the world in the supply and trade of oil, gas, agriculture and industrial production. He said that former government could not sense this situation of the country so they could not adopt the policies for the excellent future of this land. He said that the present government had well-sensed the significance of natural situation of Pakistan in the region and now keeping in view the importance and benefit of this situation made alliance with China to initiate the CPEC. He said that according to analytical reports of international institutions, it was expected that 150 billion dollars would be incurred on this project.

DACOITY: A dacoity incident was reported here on Sunday.

Muhammad Arshad of 38/2R village was carrying rice bags, toys and utensils to Lahore from Multan when he saw that seven accused was dropping rice bags from his running truck near Okara Bypass. When the accused saw Arshad, they fled on a rickshaw coming from behind, taking away rice bags and other articles worth Rs 250,000. Sadar police have registered a case.

MAN INJURED: A man was injured over a marriage issue at 6/4L village on Sunday.

Mahwish Masih, d/o Maryam Bibi, contracted court marriage with the son of Sahil Masih, which infuriated the family of Maryam Bibi. On the day of the incident, accused Maryam Bibi, Riaz Masih, Faryad Masih, Nadeem Masih and their two unknown accomplices intercepted Victor Masih, nephew of Sahil Masih, and allegedly injured him with the help of batons and sticks and fled. Sadar police have registered a case.