LAHORE: Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif hs paid a surprise visit to Bedian Road Ramzan Bazaar without protocol on Saturday.
The CM also visited Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Hospital. Even the chief minister’s staff, district administration and Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz office-bearers did not know about the visit of the chief minister.
The chief minister inspected the stalls of fruits, vegetables, sugar and flour and also checked the quality and prices of commodities. Talking to consumers, the chief minister said that the purpose of Ramzan bazaars is to provide relief to the common man in the real sense. He said that crackdown is also continuing against the profiteers in open markets. He said that he will not allow anyone to exploit the common man.
Talking to people in the bazaar, he said that Ramzan bazaars have been set up throughout the province for the benefit of masses, adding that quality food items are being provided to the masses at subsidised rates. He said that the entire government machinery and elected representatives have been mobilised to ensure that the benefit of Ramzan package should reach the citizens.
Sharif reviewed the availability of medical facilities in Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Hospital and prices and quality of essential commodities, fruits, vegetables and pulses in Ramzan Bazaar. He asked the under-treatment patients in the hospital and their attendants about the medical facilities being provided in the gynae ward, pharmacy and sanitation arrangements. He also asked about the provision of medicines and behaviour of the medical staff.
Talking to the chief minister, the patients and their attendants appreciated setting up of the hospital and availability of healthcare facilities and medicines. They also expressed their satisfaction over the behaviour of doctors and paramedics. An under-treatment patient in gynae ward hailed the hospital as a blessing. The female patients appreciated the medical facilities in the hospital and described it a big service of the chief minister to the common people.
