Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said the Punjab government is taking practical measures to counter the spread of eye infection. Talking to the media outside the Services Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS) Lahore, he said school closures was also part of the government measures to counter or slow down the eye infections ratio in Punjab. Eye infection was now spread all over Pakistan, not only in Punjab, he added. He said there would be some improvement in the situation with passage of time. The chief minister said that strict action was being taken against fake medicine manufacturers, irrespective of their status, adding that they all would be dealt as per law. He added that complete revamping of the Services Hospital was likely to start on Oct 9 and for the purpose all necessary work had been completed. He hinted that some elements in Services Hospital were mistreated the MS, saying that strict action would be taken against those who blackmailed the MS. He said equipment shortages was also a serious issue which would be addressed. Caretaker Health Minister Dr Javed Akram, Chief Secretary Zahid Aktar Zaman, Secretary Heath Ali Jan Khan and others were present.
Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi visited various police stations from late night till early in the morning on Saturday.
He inspected Police Station Factory Area Sheikhupura and Police Station Shafiqabad Bund Road. He expressed severe indignation over non-registration of an FIR of mobile theft and dacoity incidents within 24 hours and ordered for immediate removal of SHO from his post. He asserted that a case should be registered immediately after receiving an application within the stipulated time period, adding that no delay in cases registration would be tolerated. The CM issued directions to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) in this regard. He also reviewed the progress being made on the citizens applications at the front desk. CM Naqvi reviewed the front desk, Malkhana, Moharar room, investigation room and other sections. He inquired from the accused detained in lock-ups about their cases. An accused detained in the Shafiqabad police station lock-up burst into tears while relating his story about his being unable to return the interest amount on a loan and arrest by the police. The CM consoled him and assured him of justice provision. He announced paying the said amount and directed the person concerned to fulfill legal requirements for his release.
He ordered for launching a crackdown on those who indulge in doing usury business. The women visitors present in the Shafiqabad Police Station informed CM Mohsin Naqvi about their cases.
