Pakistan, June 18 -- Neither new taxes imposed nor their rates increased, said Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif while expressing gratitude to Allah Almighty for presenting a tax-free budget with the biggest development program in the history of the province. She added, "We will eliminate a gap between development and facilities in cities and villages." She highlighted, "Fruits of development will now reach every village. 1800 villages in Punjab will be made model villages."

Madam Chief Minister said, "Besides Lahore Development Program, Punjab Development Project is also being brought in." She added, "Development will no longer see a difference between rich and poor. It will be rather equal for all." She underscored, "We have co...