Pakistan, Oct. 6 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz strongly warned political opponents, saying they must think a hundred times before speaking against Punjab, as any attempt would receive a powerful and decisive response. Addressing a ceremony in Lahore, she emphasized that Punjab's development and dignity will not be compromised, and she expressed deep disappointment over political leaders who, instead of supporting flood victims, made false statements and ridiculed the crisis.

Maryam Nawaz criticized opponents for exploiting Punjab's floods for political gain, pointing out that multiple press conferences were held to spread lies and add to the province's pain. She said that President Asif Ali Zardari and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto...