Daily Times

Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi has ordered an operation to eradicate robbers in katcha area (of South Punjab).

During a meeting at Rahim Yar Khan airport, the chief minister expressed annoyance over the lawlessness in the area and discussed the possibility of an operation to wipe off gangsters who have made people’s lives miserable.

In the briefing, it was revealed that three police constables lost their lives in Wednesday’s incident, while four robbers were killed in the police action. Addressing the gathering, Mohsin Naqvi emphasised the need for a decisive action against those aiding the dacoits. He called for an immediate harvest of crops to eliminate hiding spots for criminals.

Provincial ministers Aamir Mir, Ibrahim Hasan Murad, IGP Dr Usman Anwar, the Additional Chief Secretary Home and the Rahim Yar Khan DPO were present. Subsequently, Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the Shaikh Zayed Hospital of Rahim Yar Khan to boost morale of the personnel injured in the gunfire in katcha area. He met injured constables Naveed Akhtar, Jameel Ahmed, Muhammad Imran, Abdul Razzaq, Asif Ali, and Muhammad Sarwar.

Punjab Chief Minister made visit to institute of cardiology along with the provincial ministers, Amir Mir and Ibrahim Murad here on Thursday. CM ordered to make the hospital functional completely. He directed to appoint medics of the concerned diseases and nurses with paramedics in the institute on a priority basis. Mohsin Naqvi made a detailed visit to the basement, ground and first floors and OPD of the hospital in particular.

He reviewed CT Scan machine, MIR room and ensured that they were working properly. Later during the visit, he held a little talk with the media where he expressed contentment that the hospital was providing good services to the people across Southern Punjab. DG Khan Cardiology Hospital was providing facilities were some not less than hospitals in any big city, he said.

Regarding facilities of the hospitals all over the province, CM said they’re trying their level best to come up expectations of the masses. Secretary Health, Commissioner and others higher officers were present on the occasion.

Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, said that all possible steps would be taken for the promotion of livestock across the province.

He expressed these views during a visit to the Veterinary Hospital and Livestock Business and Incubation Center, DG Khan on Thursday. He said that the best vaccines, injections, etc. would be provided for the cattle. CM observed the ultrasound process of the goat in the ultrasound block.

Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi also inquired about the facilities available in the institution from the goat owner. Mohsin Naqvi also checked the register and other records in the hospital.

Chief Minister directed to formulation of a sustainable strategy to increase the production of livestock by 10 times within seven days. The demand for livestock in the UAE and other countries was increasing, he added. He informed that dialogues on the export of livestock products were encouraging during a recent visit to the UAE. Provincial Minister Ibrahim Murad gave briefing to CM. On this occasion, Provincial secretaries, commissioners, and other officials were also present.