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Business Recorder
15-05-2025
- Health
- Business Recorder
Punjab Assembly discusses healthcare scenario
LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly session on Wednesday commenced after a 90-minute delay under Deputy Speaker Malik Zahir Iqbal Channar's chairmanship, only to be adjourned within minutes due to the absence of the Specialised Health Secretary. The session later resumed with debates over critical healthcare vacancies, political unity, and Pakistan's recent military success in Operation Marsoos According to the details the Punjab Assembly session began an hour and a half late under the chairmanship of Deputy Speaker Malik Zahir Iqbal Channar. Shortly after commencement, the proceedings were adjourned for 15 minutes due to the absence of the Specialized Health Secretary. The session was scheduled to address questions related to the Specialized Health Department when it was discovered that the Health Secretary was not present. Expressing displeasure, the Speaker directed the Health Secretary to appear immediately and adjourned the meeting for 15 minutes until his arrival. The session resumed after a break under the chairmanship of Deputy Speaker Malik Zahid Iqbal Channar. During the proceedings, it was revealed that over 50% of positions in Sahiwal Teaching Hospital remain vacant, prompting strong criticism from government member Malik Arshad. Expressing his concerns, Malik Arshad questioned how the health system could function under such conditions, stating that these positions have been vacant for two years. He demanded that Sahiwal's residents receive healthcare facilities on par with Lahore, Multan, and Faisalabad. 'How can three doctors manage the entire hospital's cardiac system? Patients are suffering and dying,' he said, urging the government to provide a clear timeline for filling the vacancies. Bilal Yamin highlighted that in the past recruitment was decentralised, allowing appointments to be made at the district level. However, he pointed out that now all hiring in Punjab is centralised in Lahore, creating delays. He suggested that reverting to a decentralised system would streamline the process. In response, Parliamentary Secretary for Health Rushda Lodhi assured that the vacancies would be filled soon. She emphasised that the health sector is a top priority for Punjab Chief Minister. 'The health department is close to the Chief Minister's heart,' she stated, reaffirming the government's commitment to resolving the issue promptly. During the session, the opposition entered the assembly hall chanting slogans anti-India and anti-Modi slogans. Punjab Assembly Deputy Speaker stated that the health department has been informed that burn and children's health complexes will be established in every division over the next three years. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Punjab Assembly passes resolution marking country's victory
LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Monday unanimously approved a resolution marking the defeat of Indian aggression and Pakistan's triumph. The resolution, presented by Deputy Speaker Malik Zahir Iqbal Channar, congratulated the nation on the success of Operation Bunyan-al-Marsoos against India. The representative house of the Punjab Assembly extends its congratulations to the entire nation, particularly the Pakistan Armed Forces, for the historic success of Bunyan-al-Marsoos. This remarkable achievement by Pakistan's military crushed the enemy's arrogance and filled the nation with pride. On the night between May 6 and 7, 2025, India launched a cowardly attack on Pakistan under Operation Sandoor, using the false flag operation in Pahlgam on April 22, 2025, as a pretext. The aggression targeted civilian areas in Pakistan and Azad Kashmir, attacking mosques, seminaries, and martyring innocent civilians, including women, children, and the elderly. Additionally, India struck Pakistan's water infrastructure, endangering not only regional but global peace. Following the Pahlgam incident, India unilaterally suspended the Indus Waters Treaty on April 23. This treaty is a bilateral agreement, and its unilateral termination violates international law. The waters of the Indus belong to 250 million Pakistanis, and their rights cannot be revoked. The enemy did not anticipate a response that would leave it humiliated before the international community, forced to lick its wounds in defeat. On the morning of May 10, Pakistan Armed Forces delivered a crushing blow through Bunyan-al-Marsoos, fulfilling their promise to the nation. Pakistan's military and political leadership demonstrated exceptional strategy, and the National Security Committee granted full authority to the armed forces to respond to Indian aggression. The forces not only met but exceeded the nation's expectations, achieving a glorious victory. Pakistan's brave forces not only downed enemy aircraft but also destroyed multiple military bases. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
