Minister for Labor and Manpower Ashraf Sohna confirmed the irregularities of billions of rupees in the purchase of equipment for Nawaz Sharif Social Security Hospital, Lahore. He said that additional 3 crore rupees were paid in the purchase. In a press conference, Ashraf Sohna also maintained that he would stand down from his post, in case the allegations remain unproved. He said that he was the first minister who uncovered corruption in his own ministry. He said that he asked President Zardari many times to quit Punjab government. He said that Punjab CMs support for politicians can avoid such things. He said that Rana Sanullah had written to call a meeting to allies but he didnt call such meeting. It is worthy to note that Dunya News unearthed a millions of dollars corruption in purchase of angiography and other equipments for more than double the price for Nawaz Sharif Social Security Hospital, Lahore. According to Dunya News sources, it is known that angiography machinery at Nawaz Sharif Social Security Hospital has been bought through commission mafia for 0.9 million dollars. While Punjab Institute of Cardiology Lahore bought the same Toshiba machine along with 30 beds and stretchers in half the price, which was 0.4 million dollars.
