Maryam Nawaz Hits Back: “Punjab’s Money, Punjab’s Right – Why the Objection?”

Faisalabad (September 29, 2025): Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz delivered a powerful and emotionally charged speech at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, strongly defending her province’s rights and responding to criticism over Punjab’s development projects.

Without directly naming PPP, her coalition partner, Maryam Nawaz fired sharp arrows of criticism, declaring:

“When I build canals in Punjab, why does it hurt them? If I provide relief worth 50 billion to my people, why complain to the IMF? This is Punjab’s money, Punjab’s water, Punjab’s right — and I will spend it on my people.”

Strong Words for Critics

Maryam Nawaz made it clear that personal criticism does not bother her, but any attack on Punjab or its people will be met with strong retaliation.

“If anyone talks against Punjab, I will not remain silent. I will respond and make sure my people’s rights are protected.”

She emphasized that the water diverted from canals was not for personal use but meant for the people of Cholistan.

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Punjab’s Relief Efforts

Maryam also defended Punjab’s extensive relief efforts, highlighting her government’s approach compared to federal programs like the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP).

“BISP only gives Rs. 10,000. I gave Rs. 10 lakh to flood victims. Punjab looked after 25 million flood-hit people and their livestock. We sheltered them, fed them, and now we are providing them electricity bill relief. Why should anyone have objections to that?”

She stressed that Punjab was using its NFC share for its own people, urging other provinces to do the same.

Vision for Faisalabad

Maryam Nawaz received a warm welcome in Faisalabad, which she described as a “homecoming” for PML-N after years of political distance.

She announced 150 new electric buses for the city and promised that Faisalabad would soon surpass Lahore in development.

“When history is written, the names of Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif will always be remembered for their development projects.”

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FAQs – Maryam Nawaz’s Speech in Faisalabad

1. What did Maryam Nawaz say in her Faisalabad speech?
Maryam Nawaz defended Punjab’s right to use its resources, saying “Punjab’s money and water belong to Punjab,” while criticizing objections from political opponents.

2. Who was Maryam Nawaz targeting in her speech?
Although she did not name anyone directly, her remarks were seen as criticism of PPP, her coalition partner.

3. Why did Maryam Nawaz mention canals in her speech?
She referred to Punjab’s canal projects, stressing that the water was meant for Cholistan and not for personal gain.

4. How much financial relief did Maryam Nawaz claim to give Punjab’s people?
She said her government provided Rs. 50 billion in relief and announced additional benefits such as waiving electricity bills.

5. What comparison did Maryam Nawaz make with the Benazir Income Support Programme?
She criticized BISP for offering only Rs. 10,000, while Punjab provided Rs. 10 lakh to flood victims under her leadership.

6. What role did Punjab play during recent floods, according to Maryam Nawaz?
She stated that Punjab sheltered 25 million flood victims and their livestock, providing food and security.

7. What new development project did she announce for Faisalabad?
Maryam Nawaz announced 150 new electric buses for Faisalabad to improve urban transport.

8. How did Faisalabad respond to Maryam Nawaz’s visit?
She described her welcome in Faisalabad as a “homecoming,” suggesting renewed public support for PML-N.

9. What message did Maryam Nawaz send to other provinces?
She urged them to use their NFC shares for their own people instead of criticizing Punjab’s spending.

10. How did Maryam Nawaz link her father and uncle to development projects?
She said history will always remember Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif for their contributions to Pakistan’s development.

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Source:  ARY News