CM Punjab orders up-gradation of South Punjab's hospitals, schools

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar on Friday said that development in backward districts of South Punjab remains the top priority of his government, ARY News reported.

Chairing a high-level meeting here in Lahore, the CM reviewed the progress of ongoing programs as well as salient features of new development schemes for Southern Punjab especially for the DG Khan division.

He said that funds will be allocated on priority basis for important sectors like health, education, cleanliness, roads’ infrastructure and supply of potable water.

The chief minister directed special secretary local government to visit DG Khan on Saturday and submit a report after reviewing the situation and identify the persons responsible for it. He said that those who do not want to work should sit in the home

He expressed anger over unclean conditions in DG Khan and said that maintaining general cleanliness is the responsibility of local bodies and local government departments.

“Now, the honeymoon period is over and you will have to give results. Provision of basic amenities to the people of Southern Punjab is our responsibility and we will fulfill it at any cost,” said the CM.

The chief minister directed the up gradation of South Punjab’s hospitals on war footing and said that rural health centres and basic health units in districts of Southern Punjab will also be upgraded.

He said that availability of senior doctors in hospitals is necessary and health department should take necessary measures for recruiting approved vacant posts.

“The dearth of staff should be redressed in health centres besides ensuring the provision of important medical equipment on priority basis.

The CM also directed that prompt measures should be taken for the restoration of water supply schemes as clean potable water is a basic right of every citizen.

Coming up on education, Usman Buzdar said that steps should be taken in accordance with relevant rules and regulations for the up gradation of schools.

Secretaries of irrigation, housing, finance, health, schools education and high ranking officers were present in the meeting whereas commissioner and Deputy commissioner DG Khan division and concerned officials attended the meeting through video link.