Rs2.3b released to improve condition of six major hospitals in Punjab

On the directions of Punjab caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi, the provincial government Tuesday released Rs2.3 billion worth of funds on an emergency basis to improve the condition of six major hospitals in Punjab, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

The funds were released for the construction and repair of infrastructure in the hospital.

Rs500 million were released for revamping the infrastructure and emergency block of Mayo Hospital in Lahore.

Rs300 million were released to Children’s Hospital, Rs500 million to General Hospital and Rs400 million to Jinnah Hospital in Lahore.

The chief minister had himself visited the hospitals for the improvement of their infrastructure.

The construction and repair work will be started in August, official sources said.

Surprise visit to LDA

Punjab caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi paid a surprise visit to One Window Cell in the Lahore Development Authority (LDA).

The chief minister admonished the LDA officers.

He also heard the problems of the complainants and issued orders on the spot.

Durre Nayab also contributed to this story.