RAWALPINDI: Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday categorically stated that there is no plan to privatize schools in the province.
Talking to media persons in Rawalpindi, he said the matter had never been under consideration and he also commended the dedicated teachers who continue their valuable service amidst baseless rumours.
Earlier, the chief minister paid visit to Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Hospital where he reviewed the ongoing construction progress of the OPD and Psychiatry Block.
In order to ensure the transparency, Mohsin Naqvi instructed the preparation of a detailed list of items to be procured during the construction process.
On this occasion, he also announced the substantial budget of 1.75 billion rupees for the construction and repair work of the Holy Family Hospital.
Expedite work on Rawalpindi Ring Road Project
Meanwhile, the caretaker Chief Minister directed authorities concerned to expedite the construction of Rawalpindi Ring Road Project through hiring additional workforce.
The caretaker chief minister issued the directions during his visit to the site of Khalsa Khorad Adiala Interchange.
Mohsin Naqvi asked to bring more machinery and dumpers in order to accelerate the earth work and further directed NESPAK to complete the drawing work of the project on fast track basis.
Later, the caretaker chief minister was briefed about the project by FWO officials. It is worth mentioning here that Rawalpindi Ring Road Project consists of six-lane with 38.3 kilometer long highway.
