Welfare of people top priority: CM Naqvi

Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi said welfare of people is the priority of the government.

Talking to newsmen in Lahore on Sunday, he said Punjab government is taking measures for provision of better health facilities to the people.

He said work is underway for improvement of one hundred hospitals in the province.

Earlier, Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi categorically stated that there is no plan to privatize schools in the province.

Talking to media persons in Rawalpindi, he said this matter has never been under consideration and he also commended the dedicated teachers who continue their valuable service amidst baseless rumors.

Earlier, the Chief Minister paid visit to Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Hospital where he reviewed the ongoing construction progress of the OPD and Psychiatry Block.

In order to ensure the transparency, Mohsin Naqvi instructed the preparation of a detailed list of items to be procured during the construction process.

On this occasion, he also announced the substantial budget of 1.75 billion rupees for the construction and repair work of the Holy Family Hospital .