DERA GHAZI KHAN: Chief Minister UsmanBuzdar laid the foundation stone of Sardar Fateh Muhammad Khan Buzdar Institute of Cardiology in DG Khan on Thursday.

The chief minister said the 200-bed project would be completed at a cost of Rs4.28 billion out of which Rs3 billion would be spent in the first phase for the construction of eight medical departments and other structure over an area of 44 kanals in two years. A 100-bed hospital wouldbe made functional in the first phase, he added.

This modern facility which would benefit patients of all the four provinces should have been made years before, he said, adding it was a gift of the PTI for the southern Punjab. He said public welfare projects wouldbe completed on priority.

He said the establishment of a cardiology institute in DG Khan was a dream of his father Sardar Fateh Muhammad Khan and it is being materialised today.

He also laid the foundation stone of modern intercity bus terminal project and said it would extend benefitto the passengers of many cities besides resolving the 15-year-old traffic gridlock issue. The building wouldhave all the necessary facilities including security and fire alarm system, bus sheds, signboards and sound system, he said.

The chief minister also laid the foundation stone of beautification and expansion of 1.5km long Sangam/Old Daat Bridge.

Later, the CM unveiled the plaques of different projects for DG Khan at the Commissioner Office.

He also presented a cheque to the Mepco CEO for providing electricity to Tuman Buzdar, Tuman Qaiserani, Tuman Khosa, Tuman Leghari and other localities. Mr Buzdar also met public representatives and spoke about the steps the government had been taking to fight coronavirus.

Published in Dawn, May 15th, 2020