For the first time in Punjab’s history, a woman has been elected Chief Minister with a strong mandate. Maryam Nawaz has accomplished historic feats that no previous chief minister could achieve.

There is a common perception that women are only suited for household responsibilities and are not capable of managing administrative affairs. However, this is a narrow-minded view held by certain segments of society. Maryam Nawaz has shattered this stereotype, proving that a woman can efficiently lead and govern a province as vast as Punjab in today’s modern era.

Managing a province like Punjab — stretching from Lahore to Attock and from Rahim Yar Khan to Cholistan and Sadiqabad — is undoubtedly a daunting task. With a population exceeding 140 million, governing such a massive region effectively in just one year is no small feat. Maryam Nawaz has demonstrated her ability to handle both political and administrative affairs with expertise.

A recent IPOR survey evaluating her first year in office found that 73% of Punjab’s citizens rated her performance as excellent. Moreover, she was deemed the best and most competent chief minister compared to her counterparts in other provinces.

Her tenure has been marked by significant initiatives for women, staying true to her promise in her inaugural speech that “women are my red line.” She did not just make verbal commitments; she translated them into reality, creating an environment where women in Punjab feel safer and more empowered than those in other provinces.

Maryam Nawaz launched the Livestock Card programme, enabling hundreds of women to receive livestock under the “Dairy Farming Scheme.” One of her most groundbreaking initiatives for women is the Dhee Rani Programme, which........

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