Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi chaired a meeting at his office here on Saturday in which approval was granted for the up-gradation of Zoos in Lahore, Gujranwala, and Faisalabad along with the introduction of an e-ticketing system.
The CM directed the implementation of family packages, summer packages and other offers at Lahore Zoo. As part of the plans, the meeting approved bringing in more than 146 new animals, including elephants from Sri Lanka, Kangaroos from Australia, and Pandas from China.
The animals would be housed in modern, state-of-the-art enclosures. Furthermore, the meeting agreed to launch a night safari at Lahore Safari Park and introduced an African desert safari experience at Safari Zoo. A special highlight would be the introduction of an aquarium at Lahore Safari Zoo, housing 142 species of marine life, captivating visitors with a mesmerizing aquatic display. Mohsin Naqvi emphasized the importance of increasing the number of animals in the safari park to enhance the overall experience for visitors.
As part of the plans, a bird safari would be established on the hilltop of Lahore Zoo. He requested a comprehensive plan for the up-gradation of Jallo Park and Changa Manga Zoo. Additionally, a Safari Zoo would be established on 54 acres of land on Kaleem Shaheed Road in Faisalabad. For the Zoo in Gujranwala, a committee had been formed with Provincial Minister Bilal Afzal at its helm.
The meeting was attended by Provincial Minister Bilal Afzal, Senior Member of the Board of Revenue, Secretaries from Communication & Works, Finance, Forests, the Commissioner of Lahore, DG Wildlife, and other relevant authorities.
Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi had inspected the teaching hospital, flyover project and police station in Shahdara to take stock of the things. Provincial Information Minister Amir Mir accompanied him. During the visit, the CM inquired about the cases of incarcerated individuals at the police station and inspected the front desk. He checked the emergency, paediatric ward and other sections of the hospital and asked the patients and their attendants about free medicines and facilities. Some patients complained about not being attended by doctors promptly, to which the CM immediately called the health secretary and directed to increase the number of doctors on the night shift. In some wards, the air conditioners were not working, so the chief minister instructed to have the ACs functional.
He appreciated the performance of duty doctor Zarmeenah and praised her efforts. He also directed to transfer a child with diabetes to Services Hospital for better treatment.
While returning to his car at the hospitals gate, Mohsin Naqvi noticed an elderly patient and stopped to see him. He personally arranged for the elderly patient, Mukhtar Ahmad, to be shifted to the ICU in an ambulance under his supervision. He called the ICU authorities for Mukhtar Ahmads treatment.
