News Desk
Special Assistant to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Shoaib Mirza, visited Dera Ghazi Khan and inspected Allama Iqbal Teaching Hospital, the ongoing city beautification scheme, cleanliness arrangements under the Suthra Punjab initiative and street lighting facilities.
During his visit to Allama Iqbal Teaching Hospital, Mirza reviewed cleanliness, medical facilities, availability of medicines and services being provided to patients. He visited various wards and interacted with patients and their attendants to inquire about treatment, provision of medicines and the conduct of medical staff.
Taking notice of shortcomings in hospital administration and negligence in official duties, he ordered the suspension of two deputy medical superintendents (DMSs). He also directed the hospital administration to address the identified deficiencies and improve cleanliness arrangements.
Later, Mirza inspected the ongoing beautification scheme in Dera Ghazi Khan and reviewed the quality and progress of development work. He directed the relevant authorities to rectify the identified shortcomings and complete all projects at the earliest while ensuring the prescribed standards. Reviewing cleanliness measures under the chief minister’s Suthra Punjab initiative, he expressed satisfaction with the arrangements. During his city visit, he also directed the immediate repair or replacement, where necessary, of faulty streetlights to improve public facilities and maintain the city’s appearance. Mirza said the provision of quality healthcare, effective cleanliness arrangements and timely completion of development projects were among CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s top priorities. He made it clear that negligence in these matters would not be tolerated.