The 16th Steering Committee meeting of PKLI was held on Saturday at the PKLI Secretariat. Punjab Minister for Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Khawaja Salman Rafique chaired the meeting. Prof. Dr. Saeed Akhter, CEO & President PKLI, representatives from LESCO, Sui Gas, LDA, IDAP, WASA, P&D and the Health and Finance departments were also present in the meeting. The meeting was called in order to further discuss progress after the last Steering Committee Meeting. Infrastructure Development Authority of Punjab (IDAP) briefed on specifications for construction of building, including the on-going construction works like footing status, concrete work and various packages into which the construction is divided.
Khawaja Salman Rafique, Minister Health Punjab showed concern over the completion of utility services for the hospital and emphasized on the importance of timely completion. He said due to the reliance of one activity over another, nothing should be kept in limbo and everything must be completed without delays. Other issues like procurement progress of medical equipment, provision of utilities like electricity, safety and care, etc. for PKLI & RC were also deliberated upon. Public transportation, direction boards and telephone lines were also brought to light. Provision of a dedicated telephone line is being planned to provide unrestricted access to the hospital. Furthermore, LESCO briefed that best quality grid station will be imported from China soon to ensure the uninterrupted access to electricity. Prof. Dr. Saeed Akhter, President stated that toll free fax line services must be introduced that will facilitate the common citizens. At the end Prof. Dr. Saeed Akhter, President PKLI applauded the hard work and dedication with which all departments are working in sync.