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LAHORE, Dec 24 (APP): Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan on Wednesday said that climate change is one of the major challenges facing Pakistan and the government is taking practical steps to address its impacts.
He expressed these views while addressing the Friends of IPAC 2025 Gala organised by the Infection Prevention and Control Foundation at the Governor’s House here. Acting Governor Punjab Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan also attended the ceremony.
Rana Mashhood said that the prime minister has assigned the task of training two million children on climate change, under which targets are being set in all provinces. He said the Punjab government is carrying out significant work in the health sector and Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz is leading efforts to further strengthen healthcare services.
He said that Pakistanis who achieved success abroad are now returning to serve their communities, which is enhancing global confidence in Pakistan. He added that Pakistan’s IT sector has reached its highest level in history.
Mashhood said tireless efforts are underway and stressed that the time has come to make well-considered decisions, as emotionally driven decisions can push the country back by years. He added that with the cooperation of Pakistan’s friends abroad, the country will continue to move forward.
Addressing the gathering, Acting Governor Punjab Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan said that over 70 percent of Punjab’s population lives in rural areas, where the health system is not functioning effectively and basic health units and health centres are facing severe challenges. He said a majority of people are suffering from health issues, while quack doctors are not only exploiting the public but also endangering lives, adding that four to five quacks are present in almost every village.
He said that in some areas one rural health center caters to a population of around 25,000, highlighting the gravity of the situation. The acting governor announced that he would provide two acres of land and 30,000 US dollars from his own resources for the establishment of an ICAP Foundation facility in Kasur to ensure better healthcare services for the public.
He said that residents of Kasur are suffering from skin diseases due to leather units in the area, and addressing this issue is the responsibility of the Planning Department, stressing that practical solutions must be found for public welfare.