Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Sunday directed lawmakers from Lodhran to remain focused on resolving public issues in their constituencies, while separately ordering immediate relief and rescue measures for people affected by river erosion in Layyah.

She issued the directives during a meeting with Punjab Assembly members Muhammad Zubair Khan and Shazia Hayat, during which political matters, development projects and public issues in Lodhran were discussed. The lawmakers apprised Maryam of public grievances in their constituencies and she directed them to continue efforts for their prompt resolution.

The MPAs welcomed completion of Multan-Vehari Road and thanked the chief minister on behalf of the people for launching the electrobus service in Lodhran. They said the service on the Shahida Islam Hospital, Dunyapur, Kacheri Chowk, Milad Chowk and Kehror Pakka routes had gained considerable popularity. The lawmakers also praised the chief minister's health initiatives, saying they had received public appreciation.

Separately, Maryam directed Special Assistant to the Chief Minister and Inspection Team Shoaib Mirza to visit river-erosion-hit areas of Layyah and oversee relief and rescue operations. On her instructions, Mirza visited Mouza Samra Nasheeb on the outskirts of Layyah, inspected areas affected by river erosion, met residents and assessed the losses. Deputy Commissioner Layyah Asif Ali Dogar and other district administration officials were present to supervise relief and rescue operations.