"Parha Likha Punjab" was beginning, our destination is "Parha Likha Pakistan" which we will achieve Insha-Allah on winning the elections, Ch Parvez Elahi

Lahore: 25-12-2012: Pakistan Muslim League senior central leader and Deputy Prime Minister Ch Parvez Elahi has said that "Parha Likha Punjab was a beginning and our destination is Parha Likha Pakistan which we, Insha-Allah, achieve after winning the elections, rate of literacy in Punjab had increased to 62 per cent as a result of revolutionary measures taken by him as the Chief Minister, enrolment in educational institutions had increased up to 70 per cent and establishment of educational institutions in public-private partnership is a positive steps. He said this while addressing 5th Convocation of Dadabhoy Institute for Higher Education in Karachi today. Institute's Chairman Abdullah Dadabhoy presented the welcome address. Higher Education Commission's former Chairman Dr Attaur Rahman also addressed the convocation. Advisor to the Sindh Chief Minister Haleem Adil Shaikh, Director of the Institute Professor Dr S. Altaf Hussain were also present on this occasion. At the end of the convocation, degrees were distributed among more than 400 girls and boys students. Ch Parvez Elahi said that task of the universities is not only transferring of old knowledge but also to create new knowledge and universities change the fate of the nations and added that who can forget the role of the Muslim University Aligarh in the creation of Pakistan. He said as the Punjab Chief Minister did numerous works in the social sector in the fields of health, education, restoration and improvement of law and order, provision of justice and rule of law besides welfare and well-being of the common man, in order to change the condition of the poor removed all obstructions in the way of their education. Elaborating these measures, he said that these included free education and free text books up to Matric for 2 crore 80 lakhs boys and girls students, monthly stipends for 11 lakhs boys and girls students, promotion of technical education, establishment of 18 new universities in the public and private sectors, setting of first women university in Rawalpindi, two medical universities in the public sector, first veterinary university of the country in Lahore, 119 new institutions for handicapped children, degree colleges for special children in Lahore and Bahawalpur, provision of free brail, wheel chairs, artificial limbs, hearing aids and pick and drop facility for the special children, monthly stipend and supply of free milk in school and reserved quota for special children in all educational institutions. He pointedly stated that as a result of all these measures literacy rate in the province had increased to 62 per cent from 47 per cent whereas enrolment in educational institutions increased up to 70 per cent. Ch Parvez Elahi said that "Parha Likha Punjab was a beginning and Parha Likha Pakistan is our destination" and we will, Inshallah, achieve this destination on coming into power again. He said we need such beneficiary knowledge which improves our character, strengthens our economy and removes our social and cultural worries and for this heavy responsibility devolves on educational institutions in particular the higher education institutions, establishment of educational institutions in private-public partnership is a positive step towards shouldering of this responsibility. He said it is a matter of great happiness that in the fields of education and IT, Sindh Govt's nominated students many classes are still continuing in collaboration with Dadabhoy Institute of Higher Education. He said messengers of disappointment are active today in every sphere of life, Almighty Allah prohibits us, the Muslims, not to be dismayed over His blessings and this is why "I have been disappointed even in my ordinary life". He said that he sees institutes like Dadabhoy Institute of Higher Education, see a sparkle in the eyes of the youth, see their confidence and courage "then I become more hopeful and confident as regards the future". Towards the end, Ch Parvez Elahi prayed for long life of Abdullah Dadabhoy and spreading of his mission so that he continues to play his role in the field of education and national development. He prayed to Almighty Allah to bless us with so much courage and strength that we are able to bring about revolution in the field of education specially in higher education to change the fate of common man.

By establishing Prosecution Service and Consumer Courts we provided cheap justice to people: Ch. Parvez Elahi

Lahore: 20-12-2012: Pakistan Muslim League senior central leader and Deputy Prime Minister Ch Parvez Elahi has questioned how those who have created record for worst rule in Punjab will make a new Pakistan? He said present govt. of the province has utterly failed in solving the peoples' problems and has demonstrated its inefficiency and incapability in every matter.

PML will continue to play effective role for minorities on every forum, Ch Parvez Elahi

Lahore: 19-12-2012: Pakistan Muslim League senior central leader and Deputy Prime Minister Ch Parvez Elahi has distributed here today cheques amounting Rs 25 lakhs among the needy Christian brethren in connection with Christmas.

Increase in gas tariff for mosques, minorities places of worship, shrines has been withdrawn, Ch Parvez Elahi

Domestic tariff to apply, Decision taken during meeting with leaders of Ittehad Tanzeemaat-e-Madaris in Islamabad in light of consultations with the Prime Minister and Ch Shujat Hussain

Lahore: 18-12-2012: Pakistan Muslim League senior central leader and Deputy Prime Minister Ch Parvez Elahi has said that it has been decided to withdraw the increase in gas tariff for all mosques, madaris, Imam bargahs, shrines churches and minorities places of worship. He made this announcement during his meeting with the leaders of Ittehad Tanzeemaat-e- Madaris Pakistan in Islamabad today in the light of consultations with PML President Senator Ch Shujat Hussain and Prime Minister Raja Parvez Ashraf.

Passion of service to the people of Ch Shujat Hussain and Ch Parvez Elahi has impressed a lot

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Peace and tolerance is the demand of love for Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radi Allah Anhu) Ch. Shujat Hussain, Ch. Parvez Elahi’s messages on Ashoor Day

 Pakistan Muslim League President Senator Ch Shujat Hussain and senior central leader and Deputy Prime Minister Ch Parvez Elahi have said that love for Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radi Allah Anhu) and Ahle Bayt demand that we must maintain peace in the Motherland and demonstrate sacrifice and tolerance.

Chinese Communist Party Delegation calls on Deputy Prime Minister Ch. Parvez Elahi

Communist Party of China delegation headed by former Vice-President of central party school and Senate of China Standing Committee member Mr Li Jenroe called on Pakistan Muslim League senior central leader and

Deputy Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi News about Industrial Policy

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Pervaiz criticizes Punjab govt for abolishing social welfare projects

SIALKOT: Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan Chaudhary Pervaiz Elahi has strongly criticized the Punjab government.
He alleged that Punjab government has abolished several social welfare and development oriented projects (worth billion of rupees) in Sialkot including the mega project of Sialkot-Lahore Motorway.
He said that the PML-Q backed provincial government had initiated these projects in Sialkot district, but the PML-N government had abolished these projects for it personal political gains, putting aside the public interest, in this regard.
He stated this while addressing a big public gathering at village Siraanwali-Satrah, Daska tehsil on Tuesday.
Pervaiz Elahi said that the PML-Q provincial government had established four degree colleges in Sialkot district during its tenure but the PML-N government led by Shehbaz Sharif had not yet allowed these colleges to run and was still creating hurdles in the way of making these colleges functional.
He said that the Danish Schools, Yellow Cab Scheme and Sasti Roti Scheme have vanished from the Punjab without giving any ort of relief to the people and that showed the failure of the Punjab government's economical and political policies. He said that the people have the right to ask the Punjab rulers about the output of the said, what he said, "vanished projects".
He said that the political future of PML-Q was very bright in the coming political scenario of the country, saying that it would be the right and high time for the PML-Q to shine in future politics of country.
Earlier, the Deputy Prime Minister inaugurated the project of supply of sui-gas to Siraanwali-Satrah and announced the immediate provision of a many a 600 meters of suigas for the area.
Copyright PPI (Pakistan Press International), 2012