Patients deported from India to get free treatment
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered free treatment of the patients returning from India because of tension in bilateral relations.
After the recent outbreak of tension between both countries, Pakistani patients were sent back from India without completion of their treatment.
It has been decided to ensure treatment of patients needing transplant and suffering from various diseases in the province.
The chief minister directed the authorities to ensure free treatment of the patients returning from India after incomplete treatment.
She vowed, "Patients returning from India will not be left alone under any circumstance." She issued directions to health department officials in this regard.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz also discussed with Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan and MPAs Sardar Muhammad Asim Sher Maken and Khurram Khan Virk matters pertaining to public welfare, national and political affairs, budget and development projects.
She said the provision of public service would be accelerated across the province.
In another meeting, the chief minister appreciated the Lahore police for curbing crimes in Lahore.
She said, "Lahore Police Operation Wing's laudable performance in the 'Crime Index' has made it a safe city as compared to London and New York.
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