Joining us today is Marriyum Aurangzeb, Senior Minister in the Government of Punjab and a leader in PMLN, also an associate of Maryam Nawaz. She has a background in economics and environment from King’s College London, and has held major portfolios including Information, Planning & Development, Climate Change, and Education.

In this episode, we unpack the Punjab Budget 2025, what it really means for the average Pakistani, and how the government plans to fix key issues like female education, public transport, water distribution, digitization, and more. 

This episode answers:

• What are the focus areas in Budget 2025?
• How is PMLN approaching reform this time?
• Is Maryam Nawaz focused on education?
• What is being done for water and smog?
• Can digital governance actually work in Pakistan?

Watch till the end for a glimpse into what Pakistan might look like by 2050.

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