Lahore Primary & Secondary Health Care Department Punjab and Pakistan Air Force signed an agreement here on Sunday to hand over administrative affairs of Tehsil Headquarters Hospital, Fort Minro to PAF in district D.G. Khan. Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif and Chief of Air Staff Mujahid Anwer Khan were also present on this occasion.
The 40 bed hospital at Fort Minro a hilly station on the border of Punjab and Baluchistan was constructed and the process of providing medical facilities has been completed in the hospital. It may be added that under an agreement the Punjab government is also providing 100 kanals piece of land and Rs 1 billion to PAF to set up Pakistan Air Force Cadet College at Fort Minro, one of the most scenic spots in Punjab.
Speaking on the occasion, Shahbaz Sharif said that the THQ Hospital Fort Minro will not only provide modern health facilities to the local population of Punjab and Baluchustan but also to tourists from all over the country. He said that the government is vigilant to improve health facilities for its people by providing incinerator, CT Scan Machines, Pathology Labs, construction of new blocks and completion of development projects. Health culture has changed in Punjab as hospitals are now equipped with latest technologies and 24 hours free service of lab tests.
The CM said that PAF is cooperating with the Punjab Government in different sectors of public welfare. PAF has rendered remarkable services to Punjab Government to rescue and relief operations during floods. Chief of Air Staff Mujahid Anwer khan while addressing the ceremony said that it is honour for PAF that administrative responsibilities of THQ Fort Minro has been shifted to us and we highly regard Punjab Government for showing this confidence. He said the PAF is not only protecting the boundaries but also serving public in the fields of education and Health.
He vowed that they will opt all out efforts to provide best medical facilities to the people of DG Khan and other far-flanged areas. He said we will keep serving people in all other fields along-with health. The ceremony was attended by Federal Minister for Energy Awais Khan Lughari, Provincial Minister Dr Ayseha Ghous Pasha, Khawaja Salman Rafique, Khawaja Imran Nazeer, Chief Sectary and other concerned officials of Punjab government.
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