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Punjab Allocated 442 Billion Rupees for Education with increase of 13%
and 370 Billion Rupees for Health.
Seven New Universities will be made in Punjab.
1000 Bed hospital will be made in Lahore worth 14 Billion.
and 370 Billion Rupees for Health.
Seven New Universities will be made in Punjab.
1000 Bed hospital will be made in Lahore worth 14 Billion.
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LAHORE: The Punjab government is committed to expanding economic cooperation with China under CPEC and allocated funds amounting to Rs 10 billion for special initiatives for CPEC Economic Growth in ADP 2021-22. From the inception of CPEC, Punjab province has seen a rise in Chinese corporation and companies working in various businesses and projects in public and as well as in the private sector. With the most conducive business environment, Punjab has the potential to take lead in attracting more Chinese investments. This is likely to augur well for economic and livelihood prospects of its citizens. After bridging the infrastructure, energy and connectivity gaps, focus of the CPEC Punjab is now on industrial, agriculture and socio-economic cooperation.
In FY 2020-21, work on the ongoing CPEC project Allama Iqbal Industrial City, Faisalabad, was expedited on priority. Land acquisition process was completed and work on infrastructure and provision of utilities is being undertaken in full swing. Adequate resources have been prioritized in the coming fiscal year for the completion of Phase-I of the project, expected to be completed in June 2022. In addition to this, Punjab government plans to fast-track implementation of CPEC socio-economic projects in FY 2021-22 since this mandate also suffered setbacks due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
In order to strengthen CPEC development in the province, the Punjab government is developing CPEC strategy for Punjab, which is expected to be launched in the upcoming fiscal year. The strategy will outline the roadmap to capture the full potential of this partnership with China and will focus on development of targeted strategies and plans in key cooperation areas of CPEC long term plan 2030, evaluation of shortcomings/issues hampering growth of key sectors and policy measures for improvement in the context of CPEC, regulatory reforms to strengthen the key sectors and improve overall investment climate and alignment of ongoing development programs of the Punjab with the CPEC investments are part of the strategy.
On the other hand, For FY 2021-22, a pipeline of imminent public private partnership (PPP) projects exists where project proposals are under revision process. These projects pertain to combined effluent treatment plants (CETPs), special economic zones, roads and transportation and real estate development. Additionally, a number of projects have been envisaged by the Punjab government which includes Parking Plazas (one in Rawalpindi, two in Faisalabad and one in Sargodha); commercial use of BOR land on Jail Road Lahore; PPP projects on lands under control of Auqaf department; and Naya Pakistan Housing Development Plan, Faisalabad. Estimated cost of these projects on cumulative basis is Rs 25 billion.
As per budget document, hiring of transaction advisors for these projects is under process and feasibility study of these initiatives will commence shortly. It may be added that the public private partnerships (PPPs) stand as the most viable mechanism towards achieving the targets and long-run vision. This is mainly due to due to influx of private finances, specialist skills and performance-based remuneration in PPPs.
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In FY 2020-21, work on the ongoing CPEC project Allama Iqbal Industrial City, Faisalabad, was expedited on priority. Land acquisition process was completed and work on infrastructure and provision of utilities is being undertaken in full swing. Adequate resources have been prioritized in the coming fiscal year for the completion of Phase-I of the project, expected to be completed in June 2022. In addition to this, Punjab government plans to fast-track implementation of CPEC socio-economic projects in FY 2021-22 since this mandate also suffered setbacks due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
In order to strengthen CPEC development in the province, the Punjab government is developing CPEC strategy for Punjab, which is expected to be launched in the upcoming fiscal year. The strategy will outline the roadmap to capture the full potential of this partnership with China and will focus on development of targeted strategies and plans in key cooperation areas of CPEC long term plan 2030, evaluation of shortcomings/issues hampering growth of key sectors and policy measures for improvement in the context of CPEC, regulatory reforms to strengthen the key sectors and improve overall investment climate and alignment of ongoing development programs of the Punjab with the CPEC investments are part of the strategy.
On the other hand, For FY 2021-22, a pipeline of imminent public private partnership (PPP) projects exists where project proposals are under revision process. These projects pertain to combined effluent treatment plants (CETPs), special economic zones, roads and transportation and real estate development. Additionally, a number of projects have been envisaged by the Punjab government which includes Parking Plazas (one in Rawalpindi, two in Faisalabad and one in Sargodha); commercial use of BOR land on Jail Road Lahore; PPP projects on lands under control of Auqaf department; and Naya Pakistan Housing Development Plan, Faisalabad. Estimated cost of these projects on cumulative basis is Rs 25 billion.
As per budget document, hiring of transaction advisors for these projects is under process and feasibility study of these initiatives will commence shortly. It may be added that the public private partnerships (PPPs) stand as the most viable mechanism towards achieving the targets and long-run vision. This is mainly due to due to influx of private finances, specialist skills and performance-based remuneration in PPPs.
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Punjab approves budget worth Rs2.653 trillion
1. The Punjab Cabinet approved the much-anticipated 10% increase in salaries and pension of provincial employees
2. Increased the minimum wage of workers from Rs17,500 to Rs20,000.
3. Education budget increased by 13% to 442 Billion Rupees
4. Health budget Allocation 370 Billion Rupees
5. 204.3 Billion rupees allocated for infrastructure with increase of 58%
6. 78.6 billion rupees on agriculture and livestock.
7. The development budget is set at Rs560 billion, which is 66.2% higher than the last year
8. The Punjab government has decided to give a Tax Relief Package of over Rs50 billion this year
9. 10 billion rupees for Punjab Rozgar Programme
10. 3 billion rupees for Hunarmand Jawan Program
11. 22 billion rupees would be allocated for water supply and sanitation
12. 9 billion rupees will be earmarked for green Punjab project.
13. Rs189bn for south Punjab development portfolio.
14. 23.5 billion rupees for Industries, SME support and skill development
15. 7.3 Billion rupees for Youth affairs and sports
16. 56.4 billion rupees housing and public health engineering
17. 2.6 billion rupees for tourism and archaeology
18. 10.4 billion rupees women development and population welfare
19. 152.7 billion for forest Fisheries and wildlife
20. 55 billion rupees for irrigation
1. The Punjab Cabinet approved the much-anticipated 10% increase in salaries and pension of provincial employees
2. Increased the minimum wage of workers from Rs17,500 to Rs20,000.
3. Education budget increased by 13% to 442 Billion Rupees
4. Health budget Allocation 370 Billion Rupees
5. 204.3 Billion rupees allocated for infrastructure with increase of 58%
6. 78.6 billion rupees on agriculture and livestock.
7. The development budget is set at Rs560 billion, which is 66.2% higher than the last year
8. The Punjab government has decided to give a Tax Relief Package of over Rs50 billion this year
9. 10 billion rupees for Punjab Rozgar Programme
10. 3 billion rupees for Hunarmand Jawan Program
11. 22 billion rupees would be allocated for water supply and sanitation
12. 9 billion rupees will be earmarked for green Punjab project.
13. Rs189bn for south Punjab development portfolio.
14. 23.5 billion rupees for Industries, SME support and skill development
15. 7.3 Billion rupees for Youth affairs and sports
16. 56.4 billion rupees housing and public health engineering
17. 2.6 billion rupees for tourism and archaeology
18. 10.4 billion rupees women development and population welfare
19. 152.7 billion for forest Fisheries and wildlife
20. 55 billion rupees for irrigation
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Health and education sector is the priority of the Punjab government.
Health and education sector is the priority of the government as it has allocated Rs 370 billion for health sector. The government has allocated Rs 96 billion for development budget of health sector which is 182 % more than more than current fiscal year and it is initiating universal health insurance program with the allocation of Rs 82 billion. Under this program, 100% population of Punjab will get free and quality health services. It is expected that government will issue health cards to 110 million people of the province.
Moreover, the minister said, the government has allocated Rs 442 billion for the education sector which is Rs 51 billion more than the current year and more than Rs 54 billion has been earmarked for the development budget while Rs 388 billion has been allocated for the current expenditure. More than Rs 6 for the upgradation of schools and Rs 23 billion for the schools run by Punjab Education Foundation and Punjab Education Initiative Management Authority billion has been reserved. The government has allocated Rs 15 billion for higher education which is 285% more than the current fiscal year.
Health and education sector is the priority of the government as it has allocated Rs 370 billion for health sector. The government has allocated Rs 96 billion for development budget of health sector which is 182 % more than more than current fiscal year and it is initiating universal health insurance program with the allocation of Rs 82 billion. Under this program, 100% population of Punjab will get free and quality health services. It is expected that government will issue health cards to 110 million people of the province.
Moreover, the minister said, the government has allocated Rs 442 billion for the education sector which is Rs 51 billion more than the current year and more than Rs 54 billion has been earmarked for the development budget while Rs 388 billion has been allocated for the current expenditure. More than Rs 6 for the upgradation of schools and Rs 23 billion for the schools run by Punjab Education Foundation and Punjab Education Initiative Management Authority billion has been reserved. The government has allocated Rs 15 billion for higher education which is 285% more than the current fiscal year.
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Punjab Govt to Fund Microchip Design Centres at 8 Universities
The government of Punjab has approved funds worth more than Rs. 41 million for the development of chip design centers at eight universities across the province.
In a bid to spread awareness about and for the development of micro and nanoelectronics, these chip design centers will be installed at the
1. UET Lahore,
2. UET Taxila,
3. ITU Lahore,
4. Islamia University Bahawalpur this year.
The remaining four centers will be established at the
1. MNS UET Multan
2. KF UEIT Rahim Yar Khan
3. the University of Gujrat,
4. University of Chakwal next year.
The provincial government has taken this initiative knowing that Pakistani universities do not extensively impart the skills which are flourishing rapidly worldwide.
Therefore, this project will provide training in essential courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels to teach students about chip design and its related tools. The training will essentially equip each student to compete against other IC design players, and promote the R&D culture and future innovations from a Pakistani perspective
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The government of Punjab has approved funds worth more than Rs. 41 million for the development of chip design centers at eight universities across the province.
In a bid to spread awareness about and for the development of micro and nanoelectronics, these chip design centers will be installed at the
1. UET Lahore,
2. UET Taxila,
3. ITU Lahore,
4. Islamia University Bahawalpur this year.
The remaining four centers will be established at the
1. MNS UET Multan
2. KF UEIT Rahim Yar Khan
3. the University of Gujrat,
4. University of Chakwal next year.
The provincial government has taken this initiative knowing that Pakistani universities do not extensively impart the skills which are flourishing rapidly worldwide.
Therefore, this project will provide training in essential courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels to teach students about chip design and its related tools. The training will essentially equip each student to compete against other IC design players, and promote the R&D culture and future innovations from a Pakistani perspective
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Punjab Government to sign agreement to build small intermediate dams.
In a bid to utilize water resources in an efficient manner, the Punjab government signed an agreement to build small and intermediate dams in the province.
According to details, the memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the provincial Irrigation ministry and NESPAK in a ceremony, which was also attended by CM Punjab Usman Buzdar.
Under the MoU, a feasibility study would be carried out using modern drone technique for the construction of small and intermediate dams at 13 hill ********.
Shedding light on the project, CM Punjab Usman Buzdar said that the pilot project for the construction of the reservoirs would begin in June this year.
“The water reservoirs will help in providing water to 200,000 acres of land, besides also minimizing the impact and losses from floods,” he said.
It is pertinent to mention here that other than Punjab province, small and big dams have been planned and established in other parts of the country also to ensure better utilization of water resources.
In a bid to utilize water resources in an efficient manner, the Punjab government signed an agreement to build small and intermediate dams in the province.
According to details, the memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the provincial Irrigation ministry and NESPAK in a ceremony, which was also attended by CM Punjab Usman Buzdar.
Under the MoU, a feasibility study would be carried out using modern drone technique for the construction of small and intermediate dams at 13 hill ********.
Shedding light on the project, CM Punjab Usman Buzdar said that the pilot project for the construction of the reservoirs would begin in June this year.
“The water reservoirs will help in providing water to 200,000 acres of land, besides also minimizing the impact and losses from floods,” he said.
It is pertinent to mention here that other than Punjab province, small and big dams have been planned and established in other parts of the country also to ensure better utilization of water resources.
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World Bank approves $442m for Pakistan’s water and sanitation services
Ali Ahmed
19 Jun 2021
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $442 million in financing to support Pakistan improve its access to water and sanitation services in Punjab .
The Punjab Rural Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Project (PRSWSSP) will help upgrade water supply and sanitation infrastructure and services providing access to drinking water and safe wastewater management in rural settlements, said the World Bank.
“The PRSWSSP will help more than 6 million rural residents in the poorest districts of Punjab to reduce child stunting and address areas at high risk to droughts and water scarcity,” said Najy Benhassine, World Bank Country Director for Pakistan. “The World Bank is committed to the government in improving sustainable water resource management. This project will support investments that increase climate resilience,
including flood protection, rainwater harvesting and water conservation in these districts.”
The project will cover 16 districts, with 50% of districts drawn from south Punjab, and 25% each from central and north Punjab, benefiting 2,000 villages and more than six million people in rural areas. It will also provide training of village councils and community caretakers, which will have complementary responsibilities for operations and maintenance, monitoring and evaluation, and customer service.
“The project is expected to yield substantial benefits to rural communities. It will help improve health outcomes by reducing water borne illnesses and ensure service quality and customer care through a financially sustainable public company,” said Farhan Sami, Task Team Leader for the project.
The project design was informed by a 2018 flagship report, 'When Water Becomes a Hazard : A Diagnostic Report on The State of Water Supply, Sanitation and Poverty in Pakistan and Its Impact on Child Stunting', that examined linkages in Pakistan between water and sanitation services, and child stunting.
“Child stunting is endemic and a huge constraint on Pakistan’s potential,” said Ghazala Mansuri, co-Task Team Leader for the project. “It impacts a child’s cognitive development and immune system, reducing educational attainment, making illness more likely, and leading to lower productivity and income. Its effects are inter-generational, transmitted from parent to child. This project would provide the template for a transformational shift in human capital accumulation since it addresses all the determinants of stunting.”
- Punjab Rural Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Project will help upgrade infrastructure in rural settlements
Ali Ahmed
19 Jun 2021
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $442 million in financing to support Pakistan improve its access to water and sanitation services in Punjab .
The Punjab Rural Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Project (PRSWSSP) will help upgrade water supply and sanitation infrastructure and services providing access to drinking water and safe wastewater management in rural settlements, said the World Bank.
“The PRSWSSP will help more than 6 million rural residents in the poorest districts of Punjab to reduce child stunting and address areas at high risk to droughts and water scarcity,” said Najy Benhassine, World Bank Country Director for Pakistan. “The World Bank is committed to the government in improving sustainable water resource management. This project will support investments that increase climate resilience,
including flood protection, rainwater harvesting and water conservation in these districts.”
The project will cover 16 districts, with 50% of districts drawn from south Punjab, and 25% each from central and north Punjab, benefiting 2,000 villages and more than six million people in rural areas. It will also provide training of village councils and community caretakers, which will have complementary responsibilities for operations and maintenance, monitoring and evaluation, and customer service.
“The project is expected to yield substantial benefits to rural communities. It will help improve health outcomes by reducing water borne illnesses and ensure service quality and customer care through a financially sustainable public company,” said Farhan Sami, Task Team Leader for the project.
The project design was informed by a 2018 flagship report, 'When Water Becomes a Hazard : A Diagnostic Report on The State of Water Supply, Sanitation and Poverty in Pakistan and Its Impact on Child Stunting', that examined linkages in Pakistan between water and sanitation services, and child stunting.
“Child stunting is endemic and a huge constraint on Pakistan’s potential,” said Ghazala Mansuri, co-Task Team Leader for the project. “It impacts a child’s cognitive development and immune system, reducing educational attainment, making illness more likely, and leading to lower productivity and income. Its effects are inter-generational, transmitted from parent to child. This project would provide the template for a transformational shift in human capital accumulation since it addresses all the determinants of stunting.”
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Punjab water, sanitation project: $442.4m financing pact inked with World Bank
Tahir Amin
27 Jun 2021
ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan and the World Bank have signed the financing agreement of Punjab Rural Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Project worth $442.4 million.
Noor Ahmed, secretary, Ministry of Economic Affairs signed the financing agreement on behalf of the government of Pakistan, while NajyBenhassine, Country Director, World Bank signed the agreement on behalf of the World Bank.
According to official sources, total cost of the project is $553 million, where the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) commitment is $200 million and International Development Association (IDA) commitment is $242.4 million.
The loan will be provided by the IDA @ two percent and IBRD @ LIBOR + 0.5 percent, the official added.
This project aims to provide equitable and sustainable access to clean drinking water; improve sanitation; and reduce child stunting in Punjab.
The project interventions will cover 2,000 villages including 2,000 main settlements and 8,000 small settlements in 16 districts of Punjab that are the poorest and have the worst social infrastructure and stunting issue.
In line with the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan to ensure equitable and inclusive socioeconomic opportunities, eight districts from South Punjab, ie, Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur, DG Khan, Lodhran, Multan, Muzaffargarh, Rahim Yar Khan and Rajanpur are included in the project.
Furthermore, eight other districts from Central and North Punjab i.e. Bhakkar, Chakwal, Chiniot, Jhang, Khushab, Mianwali, Pakpattan and Sargodha are also included after due diligence.
The project will directly impact the life of common man and create employment opportunities in the rural areas.
The government will invest in social infrastructure and improve service delivery to, (i) provide potable water through cost-effective and sustainable investments; (ii) provide safely managed sanitation facilities to reduce the total fecal burden in the village environment; and (iii) raise awareness and promote behaviour change for better hygiene practices at the household and community level to promote health and ensure the sustainability and quality of the water source.
The project interventions will directly benefit to six million rural people of Punjab and will support in reducing the incidence of stunting among children aged 0-3 (40 percent) in Punjab.
Minister for Economic Affairs Omar Ayub Khan appreciated the World Bank’s efforts by highlighting that this is a signature project, which reflects the vision of the Prime Minister of Pakistan to invest in human capital and to improve the living standard of the people.
The minister further stated that today’s event was a reflection of continued confidence by the IFIs on the government’s policies, economic reforms and people-centered programs.
He reiterated the commitment of Federal Government to extend all possible support to the provincial governments in their efforts to invest in human capital by addressing challenges to health and education; building resilience, improving service delivery and promoting economic opportunities to ensure inclusive and sustainable economic growth in the country.
The secretary EAD thanked the World Bank Country Team for extending their continuous support to the Government of Pakistan to help achieving sustainable economic development in Pakistan. Country Director World Bank NajyBenhassine ensured the World Bank’s continued financial and technical support to Government of Pakistan in achieving the priority development objectives and to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth in the country.
“PRSWSSP will help more than six million rural residents in the poorest districts of Punjab to reduce child stunting and address areas at high risk to droughts and water scarcity,” said Benhassine, adding that the World Bank is committed to the government in improving sustainable water resource management.
This project will support investments that increase climate resilience, including flood protection, rainwater harvesting and water conservation in these districts.
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Tahir Amin
27 Jun 2021
ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan and the World Bank have signed the financing agreement of Punjab Rural Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Project worth $442.4 million.
Noor Ahmed, secretary, Ministry of Economic Affairs signed the financing agreement on behalf of the government of Pakistan, while NajyBenhassine, Country Director, World Bank signed the agreement on behalf of the World Bank.
According to official sources, total cost of the project is $553 million, where the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) commitment is $200 million and International Development Association (IDA) commitment is $242.4 million.
The loan will be provided by the IDA @ two percent and IBRD @ LIBOR + 0.5 percent, the official added.
This project aims to provide equitable and sustainable access to clean drinking water; improve sanitation; and reduce child stunting in Punjab.
The project interventions will cover 2,000 villages including 2,000 main settlements and 8,000 small settlements in 16 districts of Punjab that are the poorest and have the worst social infrastructure and stunting issue.
In line with the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan to ensure equitable and inclusive socioeconomic opportunities, eight districts from South Punjab, ie, Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur, DG Khan, Lodhran, Multan, Muzaffargarh, Rahim Yar Khan and Rajanpur are included in the project.
Furthermore, eight other districts from Central and North Punjab i.e. Bhakkar, Chakwal, Chiniot, Jhang, Khushab, Mianwali, Pakpattan and Sargodha are also included after due diligence.
The project will directly impact the life of common man and create employment opportunities in the rural areas.
The government will invest in social infrastructure and improve service delivery to, (i) provide potable water through cost-effective and sustainable investments; (ii) provide safely managed sanitation facilities to reduce the total fecal burden in the village environment; and (iii) raise awareness and promote behaviour change for better hygiene practices at the household and community level to promote health and ensure the sustainability and quality of the water source.
The project interventions will directly benefit to six million rural people of Punjab and will support in reducing the incidence of stunting among children aged 0-3 (40 percent) in Punjab.
Minister for Economic Affairs Omar Ayub Khan appreciated the World Bank’s efforts by highlighting that this is a signature project, which reflects the vision of the Prime Minister of Pakistan to invest in human capital and to improve the living standard of the people.
The minister further stated that today’s event was a reflection of continued confidence by the IFIs on the government’s policies, economic reforms and people-centered programs.
He reiterated the commitment of Federal Government to extend all possible support to the provincial governments in their efforts to invest in human capital by addressing challenges to health and education; building resilience, improving service delivery and promoting economic opportunities to ensure inclusive and sustainable economic growth in the country.
The secretary EAD thanked the World Bank Country Team for extending their continuous support to the Government of Pakistan to help achieving sustainable economic development in Pakistan. Country Director World Bank NajyBenhassine ensured the World Bank’s continued financial and technical support to Government of Pakistan in achieving the priority development objectives and to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth in the country.
“PRSWSSP will help more than six million rural residents in the poorest districts of Punjab to reduce child stunting and address areas at high risk to droughts and water scarcity,” said Benhassine, adding that the World Bank is committed to the government in improving sustainable water resource management.
This project will support investments that increase climate resilience, including flood protection, rainwater harvesting and water conservation in these districts.
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NHA Executive Board has approved the award of works for construction of 62 Km Lodhran-Multan Highway N-5 Section and construction of two flyovers at railway crossings to M/s NXCC-NCC-MS JV (Joint Venture of M/s Ningxia Communication Construction Co Ltd - Nauman Construction Company Ltd – Muhammad Sajjad (Pvt) Ltd) at Rs 6.886 billion.
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Rescue 1122 receives ambulances worth Rs1.5 billion: CM Usman Buzdar
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June 30, 2021
Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar on Wednesday stated that in order to improve emergency services, Rescue 1122 has received ambulances worth Rs 1.5 billion from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government.
CM Punjab further stated that in the current year, emergency services are being launched in 86 tehsils.
He added that in 27 districts, motorcycle rescue services will also be launched soon.
The CM Punjab further revealed that from past 15 years, the service was at a stagnant state, saw no movement. It was the PTI government who through legislation gave emergency services the status of department.
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Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar on Wednesday stated that in order to improve emergency services, Rescue 1122 has received ambulances worth Rs 1.5 billion from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government.
CM Punjab further stated that in the current year, emergency services are being launched in 86 tehsils.
He added that in 27 districts, motorcycle rescue services will also be launched soon.
The CM Punjab further revealed that from past 15 years, the service was at a stagnant state, saw no movement. It was the PTI government who through legislation gave emergency services the status of department.
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Punjab Govt Adds New Ambulances to Rescue 1122’s Fleet.
The Chief Minister (CM) of Punjab, Sardar Usman Buzdar, said in a statement that the provincial government has bought new ambulances to revamp the Rescue 1122 emergency services in the province.
While discussing the announcement with reporters, he further revealed that various emergency services will soon be launched in 86 tehsils, and motorbike ambulance services will soon commence in 27 districts of Punjab.
The CM added that air rescue services will be launched soon for prompt responses to urgent calls from across long and difficult routes and that Community Emergency Response Teams will also be formed at the union council level for adequate provision of emergency services at citizens’ doorsteps.
For the last 15 years, the Rescue 1122 emergency service has been sluggish and lacked the addition of infrastructural reforms to its mainframe for improvement. Now, with the provincial government’s announcement, the public can expect an urgent emergency response.
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