MULTAN: Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar on Saturday said that previous governments had deliberately ignored the problems of south Punjab.
Buzdar was addressing the media during a visit to Multan where he inaugurated the Hepatitis prevention center in Nishtar Hospital and also laid foundation stones of the pharmacy building and the store block within the hospital’s vicinity.
In regard to the spread of the dengue virus in Punjab, CM Buzdar said, “The entire government machinery has been directed to exert all efforts in thwarting this lethal virus from the province.”
Buzdar further said that in marked contrast to the neglectful attitude of previous governments towards South Punjab the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan was paying special attention to the backward areas of the region.
Earlier in July, CM Buzdar had directed officials to complete ongoing projects in the stipulated time-frame.
The chief minister is also expected to inspect the construction of the Punjab Public Service Commission project. During his visit to Multan.
