Pakistan, Nov. 11 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday said political narratives, allegations and criticism had a limited "shelf life", asserting that public service and development work ultimately determined electoral success.

She was speaking at a Honhaar Scholarship and laptop distribution ceremony at Government Comprehensive High School in Jhelum.

During her address, Maryam said voters did not support political narratives but instead judged political parties by their public service record. She cited the PML-N's victories in recent local elections in Sahiwal and Gujranwala, despite opposition parties having "joined hands" against her.

"No matter how much you talk or how many claims you make, if you have not served the pe...