LAHORE (Dunya News) – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the immediate release of the remaining budget and an additional Rs5 billion for the Punjab Institute of Neurosciences (PINS) to ensure uninterrupted healthcare services for patients.
During her visit to PINS, the institute’s executive director highlighted its financial difficulties. In response, the chief minister contacted the Finance Department and ordered the immediate release of the withheld budget for the fiscal year 2026-27.
Maryam Nawaz also directed officials to release an additional Rs5 billion on the same day to cover the institute’s operational expenses beyond its annual budget allocation.
Following her instructions, the Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department sent a letter to the Finance Department, requesting the immediate release of withheld funds under all salary and non-salary expenditure heads.
The letter also sought the allocation of an additional Rs5 billion under grant PC21102 (102) for essential expenditure.
According to the Punjab government, the measures aim to ensure the uninterrupted provision of healthcare services to patients at the Punjab Institute of Neurosciences.