CM Maryam Nawaz’s order to Arms License Suspension

In a recent development, the newly elected Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, has reportedly ordered the suspension of a substantial number of arms licenses, totaling 800,000, across the province. This decision was communicated during a high-level meeting chaired by the Chief Minister.

According to sources, Maryam Nawaz emphasized that moving forward, only courts will have the authority to issue new arms licenses. However, a spokesperson from the Punjab government clarified that there is no such suspension of arm licenses in the province. The Chief Minister’s Office made it clear that Maryam Nawaz has not issued any official orders to suspend existing armed licenses.

 Maryam Nawaz announced a big  project for repairing streets throughout the province for the arms license issue.  During a meeting with Members of the Punjab Assembly from District Sheikhupura and Nankana, she also urged the formulation of a plan for ensuring the supply of clean drinking water and sewage facilities in villages.


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The new Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz instructed the Assembly Members to submit written demands for the projects. She also requested an urgent plan for the repair of small roads and streets in both cities and villages. Maryam Nawaz expressed her vision, stating, “We want to make each constituency a model constituency in terms of development projects.”


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It is essential to note the discrepancy between the reported suspension of arms licenses and the clarification from the Punjab government.  further updates and official statements will  provide clarity on the Chief Minister’s statement about arms licenses in the province.