Problems of journalists to be solved on priority basis: Punjab CM

Lahore – A delegation of Lahore Press Club (LPC), led by its president Arshad Ansari, called on Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar at his office to discuss the resolution of problems of journalist colony at Harbanspura.

The CM assured to early resolve the issues adding that the problems of the journalist community will be solved on a priority basis.

Instructions have been issued for the resolution of problems relating to LDA, WASA and other agencies, he assured.

Meanwhile, the CM pronounced that every citizen will be given universal health coverage by the end of this year and the journalist community will also be provided Sehat Insaf Cards. Lahore Press Club is the best press club in the country and the welfare of the journalist community is a part of PTI’s priorities, he continued.

The delegation thanked the CM for taking a personal interest to resolve their issues. LPC’s senior vice president Javed Farooqui, Secretary Zahid Chaudhary and joint secretary Khawaja Naseer were included in the delegation. SACM Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan, Secretary Information and DGPR were also present.

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar inspected the corona vaccination centre at LDA Sports Complex and inaugurated the ambulance service for the pick and drop of elderly citizens and physically challenged persons.

The CM appreciated the step taken by the Health Department as this will facilitate differently-abled persons and senior citizens to vaccinate themselves without difficulty.

The CM also inspected the centre and expressed satisfaction over the facilities arranged for the vaccination of elderly citizens. Different visitors appreciated the CM for the arrangements and congratulated him. The best arrangements have been made for the vaccination, they added. The elderly woman also stated that no problem was faced by them as the best facilities were provided.

Source : The Nation