2025: A year of reframed governance in Punjab |
PUNJAB’S journey through 2025 has unfolded as a year in which governance was not merely asserted but demonstrated.
Under Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Administration steadily moved away from ceremonialism toward a results-oriented approach that placed citizens’ everyday needs at the centre of policy. The tone of governance was purposeful, defined by urgency in delivery, institutional reform and a conscious effort to rebuild public trust in the state’s capacity to serve. In a province as large and complex as Punjab, that shift alone carries political and social significance.
The most visible impact of this approach has been in the areas of social welfare and housing, where the government addressed one of the most pressing concerns of middle- and low-income households: securing shelter. Through Apni Chhat Apna Ghar, families were offered interest-free loans on manageable monthly installments, transforming home ownership from a distant aspiration into a realistic possibility. Alongside this, Apni Zameen Apna Ghar provided free residential plots to landless citizens, particularly in underserved districts. These initiatives did more than construct houses; they restored stability, encouraged long-term planning and reinforced the idea that the state can be a partner in personal progress rather than a distant authority.
The broader social protection framework reflected a similar sensitivity to dignity and inclusion. Programs such as the Himmat Card for persons with disabilities and the Bewa Sahara Card for widows offered predictable financial support coupled with........