QUETTA, Aug 2: Balochistan Secretary Mr. K. B Rind and founder of the Al Shifa Trust Lt-Gen (retd) Jehandad Khan have signed a memorandum of understanding under which the trust would set up the biggest eye hospital of the country in Quetta at a cost Rs250 million.

Senior member, Board of Revenue, Balochistan, and members of the Al Shifa Trust were present at the MoU signing ceremony.

The Balochistan government would provide eight acres of land for the construction of the hospital. At least 500 people would be provided jobs at the hospital.—Staff Correspondent

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