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PM announces mega development schemes for Hyderabad

HYDERABAD, (MILLAT/APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz
Sharif ON Monday announced the establishment of a university,
launch of his Healthcare Insurance Scheme, an international
airport and metro bus service for Hyderabad city.
Addressing a jam-packed gathering of enthusiastic
workers at a party convention here, the prime minister also
announced Rs 500 million for the development and upgradation of
the Hyderabad city.
He said Hyderabad would be linked soon to the rest of
the country with a network of six-lane motorways, providing
speedy access.
Announcing an initial grant of Rs 1,000 million for the
university, the prime minister also directed the PASSCO to
increase its purchase of wheat crop from Sindh from previous
80,000 tonnes to 100,000 tonnes.