Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi expressed annoyance over the slow pace of work at under-construction Nishtar-II Hospital, during his visit on Tuesday.
He directed the authorities concerned to ensure early completion of the Hospital within the stipulated time period. He warned that action would be taken against the official responsible for the delay in the construction of the Hospital. He also instructed the officials to make a work plan progress report and submit it to the CM office on a daily basis. He directed Commissioner Multan Aamir Khattak to take strict action against the officials without any discrimination. Work should be done in three shifts, he added. The construction of Nishtar-II will surely help reduce patients’ burden on Nishtar Hospital.
Commissioner Multan Aamir Khattak briefed the Caretaker CM Punjab about the issuance and utilization of funds. He informed that Rs 9.45 billion had been released for the project. However, Rs 6.12 billion has been spent so far. The hospital is being constructed on Rs 58 acres. There are a total of 500 beds, introduced initially, he told. On this occasion, provincial Minister for Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Dr Javed Akram, provincial Minister for Information Aamir Mir and many others were also present.
Meanwhile Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi Tuesday said that the police officials who killed two innocent youngsters would be brought to justice very soon. He said this while visiting the houses of the two youngsters who were killed by police two days ago, when a police team tried to stop three youngsters at a signal, on Sunday. However, another one sustained serious injuries.
The chief minister visited the homes of slain Samiullah and Muhammad Usman, both residents of Shah Ruknuddin Alam Colony and Mohalla Dogaran, respectively. Mohsin Naqvi also announced financial assistance and provision of government jobs to the members of the bereaved families.
The chief minister assured the families that the killer police officials would be brought to justice. One official has been arrested and the other two culprits will be arrested within the next 72 hours, he said. On this occasion, Additional Inspector General South Punjab briefed the chief minister about the development in the case. Provincial minister Aamir Mire, Dr Javed Akram, Commissioner Multan Aamir Khattak and many other officers were also present.
