QUETTA (Web Desk) – Prime Minister (PM) Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has inaugurated National Health Insurance program on a day-long visit in Quetta today (Monday).
On arrival, he was received at the airport by Balochistan Chief Minister Nawab Sanaullah Zehri and members of the provincial cabinet.
It is said that initially, the program will be launched in Quetta, Loralai, Turbat and Lasbela.
Sources told that three hundred thousand poor patients would avail free medical treatment under this program.
On the other hand, The projects including supply of gas to Inayatullah Karez Gulistan, Mastung, Kalat and adjoining areas as well as laying of transmission line from Loralai to DG Khan were also inaugurated.
He also performed ground breaking of construction of underpasses on Brewery Road at Golimar Chowk and Zarghoon Road.
He is also scheduled to hold meetings with local representatives and members of provincial assembly to discuss the ongoing political situation.