CM irked by slow construction

Naqvi directs authorities to ensure speedy completion of Nishtar-II Hospital

MULTAN:

Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi expressed his annoyance over the slow pace of work at the under-construction Nishtar-II Hospital during his visit on Tuesday. He directed authorities to ensure completion of the hospital within the stipulated time period and warned that action would be taken against officials responsible for delays in the construction of the hospital.

The CM instructed officials to make a work plan progress report and submit it to the CM office on a daily basis. He further directed Commissioner Multan Aamir Khattak to take strict action against officials and added that construction work should be done in three shifts. Commissioner Multan briefed the Caretaker CM about the issuance and utilisation of funds.

Lahore April 25:
Caretaker CM Punjab Mohsin Naqvi visited Nishtar Hospital II, Multan
He inspected the different blocks of the hospital, expressing his displeasure at the slow pace of work. He ordered to complete the civil works of the hospital within the stipulated deadline. pic.twitter.com/QvzuOaKPMC

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He informed that Rs9.45 billion had been released for the project, with Rs6.12 billion spent so far. The hospital is being constructed on 58 acres and will initially have a total of 500 beds.

On this occasion, provincial Minister for Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Dr Javed Akram, Provincial Minister for Information Aamir Mir and others were also present.

 

Published in The Express Tribune, April 26^th, 2023.