Chitral Times Report
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Justice (R) Nasir-ul-Mulk today chaired a briefing on water resources at Prime Minister’s Office. Minister for Water Resources Barrister Ali Zafar, Secretary to Prime Minister Mr. Suhail Aamir, Secretary Water Resources Mr. Shamail Ahmed Khawaja, Chairman Federal Flood Commission Mr. Ahmed Kamal and senior officers attended the briefing. Secretary Water Resources made a presentation on water resource availability, its utilization and various issues impacting on the effective management of surface as well as ground water resources. The Secretary also briefed the Prime Minister about key policy objectives and strategic priorities that have been included in the National Water Policy 2018. The meeting was informed that the availability of water in the country was gradually improving with the rising temperature and melting of the glacial snow in the mountains. The Prime Minister appreciated formulation of the first-ever National Water Policy and setting up of strategic priorities for the future. Underscoring the need for putting in place an efficient water resource management system, the Prime Minister observed that leveraging technology and adoption of efficient means of conservation and utilization was essential to ensure availability of water for a rapidly increasing population. The Prime Minister also directed Ministry of Water Resources to work out a comprehensive plan for addressing water related issues of the country.
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Meanwhile Prime Minister Justice (R) Nasir-ul-Mulk today chaired a briefing on the performance of Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination at Prime Minister’s Office. Minister for NHS&R Mr. Muhammad Yusuf Sheikh, Secretary to Prime Minister, Secretary NHS&R, DG Health and senior officers were present on the occasion. Secretary National Health Services briefed the Prime Minister about the regulatory functions of the Ministry, especially after the 18th Amendment, in important areas such as drugs and biologicals, medical education, disease surveillance, stakeholders’ consultations, research in health related issues and serving as a repository for global commitments of the country. He also highlighted the role of various attached departments of the Ministry and their contribution towards performing regulatory and coordination functions, policy formulation process and undertaking research work at the national level. The Secretary also apprised the Prime Minister about the progress in achievement of the vertical programs that are being implemented across the country. The Prime Minister appreciated the performance of the Ministry and emphasized the importance of coordination among the federal and provincial governments to ensure provision of quality health services and improved health outcomes. He also added that efforts shall be made to enhance the scope and quality of health services being provided to the general public.
