LAHORE:Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the Health Department to provide free medical treatment to patients who have returned from India without completing their procedures.
Following the recent escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan, several Pakistani patients were repatriated before their medical treatments, particularly transplants and other critical procedures, could be completed.
The chief minister emphasized that these patients must not be left without care under any circumstance. “All patients returning from India will be provided free medical treatment in Punjab,” she affirmed, adding that the government would ensure their access to necessary healthcare services without delay.
She instructed the Health Department to make immediate arrangements for the continued treatment of these individuals and to facilitate them at public hospitals across the province.
CM Punjab commends Police for their exceptional efforts in reducing crime rate in Lahore
On the other hand, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has commended the Lahore Police for their exceptional efforts in reducing the crime rate in the provincial capital.
The CM, here on Monday, met with Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr. Usman Anwar, Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Bilal Siddique Kamyana, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Administration Imran Kishwar, DIG of Operations Faisal Kamran, and DIG of Investigation Zeeshan Raza.
To acknowledge their efforts, the Chief Minister also hosted a luncheon in their honor.
The CM expressed her satisfaction with the law enforcement’s role in ensuring public safety and emphasized that safeguarding the life and property of every citizen remains the government’s highest priority.
She urged citizens to continue supporting the police to maintain law and order throughout Punjab.
The CM praised the introduction of a ranking system within the police department, which she credited for the declining crime rates not only in Lahore but also in other cities across the province.
“The reduction in crime is a direct result of efficient policing,” she noted.
She particularly highlighted the Lahore Police Operation Wing’s success in the “Crime Index,” calling it a major achievement that has positioned Lahore as a safer city, comparable to international cities like London and New York.
She referred to Lahore’s inclusion in the “Safe City” category as a testament to the effective strategies employed by the Lahore police and Punjab government.
Despite the numerous challenges faced in maintaining law and order, the CM reiterated her commitment to ensuring the safety of every city in Punjab.
“The improvement in policing, aided by modern technology and rigorous accountability processes, is paving the way for a safer Punjab,” she remarked.
CM Maryam Nawaz praised the significant improvements in police performance through the introduction of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), highlighting the success of real-time feedback systems, and the transparent monitoring of police operations.
