LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi on Sunday declared that the Punjab government is working day and night for the rehabilitation of the flood survivors, and cash will be given to them for the construction of their houses.
He was speaking at a combined event, the oath-taking ceremony of Lahore Press Club office-bearers, and the distribution of possession letters to allottees of F-Block in Journalist Colony here on Sunday.
A large number of journalists of Lahore Press Club (LPC) attended the ceremony to witness the realization of their long-awaited dream. On the occasion, Punjab Chief Minister administered the oath to the newly-elected office-bearers of LPC. President Azam Ch, Senior Vice President Salman Qureshi, Vice President Nasira Atique, Secretary Abdul Majeed Sajid, Joint Secretary Salik Nawaz Treasurer Sheraz Hasnant and, members of the governing body took the oath.
Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi said that he would continue efforts for the welfare of journalists, and also announced that the surgical operations would be free for members of LPC in the province.
Elahi said that all the medicines have been made free in the emergency of public health facilities of the province. The Rescue 1122 service has also been improved, he added. He said that efforts are being made to rehabilitate the flood victims.
He further said that his government is aiming to make laws for the welfare of journalists that will not be changed by any government.
The Punjab Chief Minister also said that the Punjab government under the leadership of Imran Khan will give comfort to everyone.
Later, Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi distributed possession letters of F Block among the family members of deceased journalists.
