Lahore (Urdu Point / Pakistan Point News – April 1, 2026) Federalism Minister of Poverty Alleviation and Social Security Syed Imran Ahmad Shah
On Wednesday, he visited Mayo Hospital, Lahore It reviewed the available medical facilities
And services.
Speaking to the media, the minister said that the visit is part of a broader initiative within the framework of the vision
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s directives to improve access to healthcare and ensure maximum access
Facilitating the need for disadvantaged groups in society.
He said that the government is fully committed to ensuring that no deserving patient faces any delay or difficulty in receiving timely and high-quality treatment.
He said similar visits had been made to major hospitals across the country, including Allied Hospital FaisalabadNishtar Hospital Multan, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) and other healthcare facilities to review patient services and enhance institutional coordination.
The minister said that these visits aim to improve coordination between hospital administrations, social welfare departments and the Pakistan Bait Al-Mal in order to eliminate communication gaps that could affect patient care.
He stressed that strengthening ties between stakeholders would ensure continuous support for patients.
He expressed his appreciation to the hospital management for providing a comprehensive briefing and said that the issues identified during the visit would be addressed on priority basis. He added: “Mayo Hospital is among the largest and most important healthcare facilities in Pakistan, and we are committed to effectively resolving its challenges.”
Imran Shah explained that the aid provided by the Pakistan Baitul Maal, including medical aid and educational scholarships, was not derived from zakat funds but from endowment resources.
He said that the Pakistan Baitul Maal, working under the Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Security, was striving to provide maximum relief to deserving citizens.
He also said that the annual budget of the Pakistan Bait Al-Mal has been increased from Rs 10 one billion To 14 billion rupees, with efforts being made to enhance it in the next budget. Medical assistance allocations were also increased from Rs2.25 billion to Rs3 billion for the current fiscal year, with plans for an additional increase in the next fiscal year.
The minister added that the financial assistance limit for individual patients has been increased from Rs 1 million to Rs 1.5 million after the government’s approval. blackboardThis allows support for expensive treatments such as organ transplants and heart surgeries. Likewise, educational scholarships have been enhanced from Rs 100,000 to Rs 150,000 per student per annum.
He said that the government is determined to expand social care initiatives and take advantage of the resources available for public service and uplift disadvantaged segments of society, adding that further improvements in the health care and social protection sectors will continue in line with the government’s priorities.
Earlier, the Minister received a detailed briefing from Mayo Hospital Chief Operating Officer Dr. Abdul Mudabir and CEO Dr. Shoaib Nabi, who briefed him on the hospital’s major achievements and ongoing developments.
Punjab Public Finance House Director Pakistan Muhammad Zahir, along with other senior officials, were also present.