Prime Minister, Shahbaz Sharif has reaffirmed his commitment to provide free medical treatment in the public sector hospitals across the country.

Addressing a public gathering in Bisham area of district Shangla on Saturday evening, he assured the public of resolving their problems and to work for the progress and prosperity of the country.

Shehbaz Sharif stressed need for stern efforts to get ride over the dearness by providing welfare to the public.

He said despite the financial crunch, the government is working to continue on the journey of progress and development.

Shehbaz Sharif promised to provide adequate wheat supply to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on equal rates as of Punjab.

The Prime Minister announced completion of construction work on a 132kv grid station in the area within three months.

Shahbaz Sharif also announced the establishment of a medical college for the youth of Shangla District besides announcing two-billion rupees grant development projects for the area.

Earlier, the local leadership of PML-N presented the Prime Minister with the traditional cap and shawl of Swat on his arrival at the public gathering.

Speaking on the occasion, Advisor to Prime Minister on political and public affairs, Engineer Ameer Maqam said Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif is working round the clock to bring the country on track of development.

He said all the coalition parties are united under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

The Advisor asked the Prime Minister to provide the due share of net hydel profit to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as per AGN Qazi formula.

Source: Radio Pakistan