LAHORE:Provincial Minister for Health and Population, Khawaja Imran Nazir stated that instead of focusing on the idea of a new or old Pakistan, everyone must contribute towards 3uilding a better Pakistan. He emphasised that after the success of ‘Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos’, there is a need to work together to enhance the value of the green passport, eliminate corruption and establish peace in the country.
He was addressing an awareness seminar aimed at educating youth on ending tuberculosis in Punjab organised by PU Sughra Begum Centre for Education Policy &Development, in collaboration with the Department of Gender Studies and Punjab govt here Wednesday.
On this occasion, PU VC Prof Dr M Ali, PD Provincial TB Control Programme Dr Talha Khan Sherwani, Project Manager Dr Amber Elahi, Chairperson DGS Prof Dr Rubeena Zakar, Director Sughra Begum Centre Dr Sonia Umar, faculty members, and students were present.
Khawaja Imran Nazir said that three to four years ago, there was talk of Pakistan defaulting, but decisions made by the country’s political and military leadership not only saved the country from default but also elevated its global standing. He noted that if Pakistan had not conducted nuclear tests at the right time, the situation today might have been different. He said that Pakistan’s enemies are aware that the country is not like Syria, Iran, or Lebanon, but has the capability to respond strongly, even enemy’s countries like India and Israel. He announced that a major awareness programme for the prevention of diseases like TB will soon be launched by CM Punjab and participation in it will enhance students’ academic and professional capabilities.
