LAHORE, April 21 (APP): A delegation of Al-Fanar Group
of Saudi Arabia on Friday called on Punjab Chief Minister
Shehbaz Sharif and agreed upon enhancing partnership between
the Punjab government and Saudi Arabian group in the
healthcare sector.
The Saudi group expressed willingness on setting up of
a modern 500-bed hospital in Lahore under public-private
partnership. Wasim Al Malouhi of Saudi Group who called on
the chief minister said Pakistan’s economy had considerably
improved during the tenure of Prime Minister Muhammad
Nawaz Sharif. He said his group was making investment in
Punjab due to improving situation of Pakistan.
He said all-out cooperation would be extended in the
project of setting up of 500-bed hospital in Lahore and the
project will be completed in accordance with the vision
of Shehbaz Sharif. He said training facility would also be
provided to the staff associated with the medical sector.
Talking to Saudi delegation, the chief minister said
provision of free quality medical facilities to the poor was
our top priority and steps were being taken speedily for the
improvement of healthcare system.
He said all-out cooperation will be sought from everywhere
for service to ailing humanity. Issuing directions to concerned
authorities, Shehbaz Sharif said all necessary matters should
be finalized soon for the establishment of the hospital.
The delegation was led by Wasim Al Malouhi of Al-Fanar
Group of Saudi Arabia.
Provincial Ministers Dr Ayesha Ghaus Pasha, Kh Salman
Rafique, Kh Imran Nazir, Additional Chief Secretary,
secretaries of concerned departments, medical experts and
senior officials were also present.