South Punjab Secretariat is successfully achieving its goals and funds of Rs 97 billion have been allocated for the ongoing 2022 projects in South Punjab, while 45 percent of the Rs 37 billion funds have been utilized so far.
While presiding over a meeting to review the performance of various departments of the South Punjab Secretariat, Additional Chief Secretary South Punjab Capt (retd) Saqib Zafar said that projects are underway to develop the agriculture and livestock sector while upgradation work of hospitals of South Punjab has been accelerated.
He said that concerned officers have been instructed to complete all development projects on time. Captain (retd) Saqib Zafar said that the South Punjab Secretariat has given a new direction to the region in construction and development.
He said that the project of Nishtar-II Hospital has been completed and interviews are being conducted for recruitment of doctors and paramedical staff for the hospital. He said that the upgrade work of Bahawal Victoria Hospital will be completed by February 27.
The Additional Chief Secretary said that the development work of Children’s Hospital Multan’s OPD and Emergency has been completed, while the upgradation project of Nishtar Hospital I will be completed by January 31. He directed to increase of the treatment facilities in 14 specialized hospitals in South Punjab.
