LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar on Monday announced that over six billion rupees were being spent on construction of the Baba Guru Nanak University in Nankana Sahib.
In a statement issued by the chief minister’s office, Buzdar said, “The credit of this historic achievement goes to Prime Minister Imran Khan.”
The establishment of this university will welcome Sikhs from all over the world in addition to providing a qualified higher education institute to locals, CM Buzdar said.
“Punjab government has decided to set up eight universities and five institutes in the province during one year,” he added.
CM Buzdar further said that the University of North Punjab was being set up by his government in Chakwal while the University of South Punjab was being established in Layyah.
He added that construction of the center of excellence in Nankana Sahib was also nearing completion.
Sehat Insaf Card scheme has been launched in Nankana Sahib to provide free medical facilities to thousands of deserving families, he added.
CM Buzdar said that Rs70 crores have been allocated by the government for the welfare of the country’s minorities.
