RAWALPINDI: Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi has categorically stated that there is no plan to privatize schools in the province.

Talking to media persons in Rawalpindi, he said the matter had never been under consideration and he also commended the dedicated teachers who continue their valuable service amidst baseless rumours, according to a statement on Saturday.

Earlier, the chief minister paid visit to Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Hospital where he reviewed the ongoing construction progress of the OPD and Psychiatry Block.

In order to ensure the transparency, Mohsin Naqvi instructed the preparation of a detailed list of items to be procured during the construction process.

On this occasion, he also announced the substantial budget of 1.75 billion rupees for the construction and repair work of the Holy Family Hospital.