Provision of basic facilities is the top priority of the government: Punjab governor.

Lahore -- Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said that corruption weakened nation institutions and destroyed the county's economy. Provision of basic facilities is the top priority of the government. The government will not compromise on merit and transparency.

He was talking to the media at the inauguration of the Telemedicine helpline at Sahiwal Medical College, and Pana Gah at the District Hospital on Thursday. Provincial Minister for Zakat and Ushr, Rai Hassan Nawaz, Chairman Akhuwat Foundation Dr Amjad Saqib, Vice Chancellor, University of Health Sciences, Prof. Dr. Javed Akram and other district administration officials were present on the occasion.

Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar while talking on the occasion said that in the past, institutions were destroyed due to political interference and corruption but the incumbent government believed on merit and transparency. The government was committed to rid Pakistan of the scourge of corruption and to ensure a system of punishment and reward in the country.

Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said that the present government under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan has distributed Rs. 177 billion during Corona virus Pandemic.

He said that Sehat Insaaf Card is a historic project of the government through among the poor families without any discrimination which any poor person can...