*Message of CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif on International Day of Play* Lahore 11 June 2025: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif in her message on International Day of Play said that a laughing and playing child is a symbol of happiness. Playing of children is not just a mere entertainment, it is the basis of their mental, emotional and creative development of a child. The Chief Minister said that every child has the right to not only attain education but also to play, learn and smile in a carefree manner. She highlighted, “It is extremely unfortunate that the children of Occupied Kashmir and Palestine are deprived of all other basic human rights including playing freely and enjoying other entertainments.” She apprised, “Children are also being imparted education through playing mode at the Nawaz Sharif Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Education.” She outlined, “We are establinshing such an environment and society where every child feels safe, free and benefits from equal opportunities to play, learn and grow.” ** **