Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has allowed the use of her helicopter for the emergency shifting of patients.

Chairing a meeting of Air Ambulance Project in Lahore today, she said an air ambulance service will also be launched soon in Punjab.

She said many lives are lost for not reaching the hospital in time. She emphasized that in case of an accident in far-flung areas, transportation of affected people to the hospital is vital.

She said that the Rescue 1122 service will also be started on the motorway.

Source: Radio Pakistan