Not Asking Where Your Money Comes From Is Mian Nawaz Sharif’s Legacy: Maryam Nawaz

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has criticized her brother Mian Nawaz Sharif's legacy of not asking investors about the origin of their money. Speaking at the launch of Punjab's PIVOT program in Lahore, Maryam Nawaz stated that she would not ask businessmen where they get their money from, emphasizing her commitment to following federal rules and regulations.

She highlighted that Punjab had not introduced any new taxes in the past two and a half years, instead focusing on expanding the tax base and increasing the tax net. Maryam Nawaz criticized the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for disproportionately burdening taxpayers who are already paying their dues. She argued that a significant portion of the economy operates outside the tax net, which should be addressed.

The chief minister emphasized her government's commitment to attracting investment and reducing bureaucratic hurdles, noting that around Rs. 200 billion in loans have been issued under the province's business loan scheme. Additionally, Punjab has trained approximately 400,000 skilled workers and plans to train another 600,000.