Sindh, Punjab plan joint operation in Kacha area

Chief ministers agree to sternly deal with criminal elements

LAHORE:

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and Punjab’s Caretaker CM Mohsin Naqvi agreed on Monday to deal sternly with the criminal elements in the riverine Kacha area in both provinces.

Chief Minister Shah met Naqvi and discussed issues related to a joint operation in the Kacha area of Punjab and Sindh Both leaders resolved that the operation would be brought to a logical conclusion.

They also discussed matters of mutual interest, the general situation and boosting relations between the provinces, agreeing to promote interprovincial harmony.

Caretaker CM Mohsin Naqvi emphasised that Pakistan belongs to all its citizens. He stressed that all Pakistanis must work together to advance the nation and move towards a more prosperous future.

The need for unity and harmony had never been greater, stated Naqvi. He called upon all citizens to put aside their differences and work towards a common goal of interprovincial harmony and cooperation. He emphasised that only through unity and collaboration could Pakistan move forward towards progress and prosperity.

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah also underscored the importance of interprovincial harmony. He called upon all Pakistanis to set aside their differences and unite to promote harmony. He emphasised that working together for the greater good of the nation was vital to realising Pakistan's true potential.

Healthcare facilities

Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi, suring a meeting held to review progress on the Nishtar Hospital-II project in Multan, directed the authorities concerned to expedite the completion of ongoing public sector hospital schemes to ensure that the best healthcare facilities are provided to the people without delay.

He emphasised the need to dispose of all related matters in order to operationalise the new hospital as soon as possible.

According to a briefing given at the meeting, the first two phases of the Nishtar Hospital-II project were set to be functionalised by May and September.

The outpatient, emergency and other wards of Nishtar Hospital-II are expected to be opened to the public in the first phase, as necessary medical equipment has been procured. Construction work on some remaining phases is expected to be completed within the next two months.

The caretaker chief minister also called on Punjab Governor Balighur Rahman and discussed issues of mutual interest and the overall situation.

In a statement issued on Monday, Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi expressed profound sorrow and grief over the passing of Punjab Investigations DIG Dr Atif Ikram. Extending his sympathies to the bereaved family, he said the late Dr Ikram was a highly respected and exemplary police officer.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 28^th, 2023.