Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz visited Kot Lakhpat Jail, breaking her fast with women prisoners, presenting gifts, clothes, and assistance. She toured the jail, planted a sapling, and visited the cell where her father was imprisoned, getting emotional. Maryam inaugurated a hospital for drug-addicts and a video call facility for prisoners, also reviewing food quality.
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz on Sunday visited Central Jail Lahore in Kot Lakhpat and broke her fast with women prisoners, ARY News reported.
Instead of mixing up with the guests, the Punjab chief minister extended her support to the prisoners by eating with them at Iftar and presenting gifts, clothes and assistance of Rs15,000 to them.
A video shared by Punjab Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb showed CM Maryam Nawaz presenting samosas, pakoras, fruits and food to the women prisoners. She also visited different sections of the jail and planted a sapling in the lawns of Kot Lakhpat Jail.
She also visited the cell where her father and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif was kept during his period of imprisonment. She, while recalling those days spent in jail, got emotional.
Besides meeting the prison officials, Maryam also spoke to the prisoners and asked about their issues and problems.
The chief minister also inaugurated a 20-bed hospital for rehabilitation of drug-addicts in the Central Jail. Maryam also inaugurated the video call facility for prisoners – a first of its kind.
CM Maryam visited kitchen of the jail and checked and reviewed the quality of food being prepared for prisoners.
Former Senator Pervez Rasheed, Provincial Minister for Information & Culture Azma Bokari, Chief Secretary, Secretary Home, Special Secretary Home, IG Prisons Farooq Nazir and other officials also accompanied.
Today, I had the honor of spending time with the remarkable Maryam Nawaz as she broke fast with prisoners at Kot Lakhpat Jail. It was a poignant and meaningful experience to witness her commitment to empathy and compassion, as she engaged in sincere conversations with the inmates. Maryam Nawaz’s gesture of sharing Iftar with those incarcerated demonstrates her dedication to understanding and addressing the challenges facing marginalized communities. Her efforts to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds and offer support are a testament to her commitment to social justice and inclusivity. This compassionate act serves as an inspiring example of how leaders can bridge divides and foster understanding within society. Maryam Nawaz’s genuine concern for the well-being of others is a powerful reminder of the impact that empathy and solidarity can have in creating a more equitable and cohesive society.
Source: ARY NEWS
Maryam Nawaz, Punjab Chief Minister, visited Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore, breaking her fast with women prisoners and presenting them with gifts and financial assistance. She also inaugurated a hospital for drug addicts and a video call facility for prisoners. Maryam emotionally visited the cell where her father, Nawaz Sharif, was imprisoned. She interacted with the prisoners, addressing their issues and reviewing the quality of food in the jail kitchen. The visit was accompanied by former Senator Pervez Rasheed, Provincial Minister Azma Bokari, and other officials. The event was captured in a video shared by Punjab Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb.
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