Special Assistant to the Punjab Chief Minister on Information Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that the Punjab Cabinet has approved the universal health coverage program for 120 million people of the province.

Addressing a news conference in Lahore today (Monday), she said that funds of 65 billion rupees are being allocated for this public friendly project.

She said that under the program, Insaf Health Cards will be provided to the people living in all 36 districts of Punjab.

The Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan said that the Cabinet has accorded approval for establishment of Thal University in Bhakkar to bring undeveloped areas at par with developed cities.

She said that the Cabinet has decided to establish Sialkot Development Authority besides granting approval for allocation of 1626 acres of land in Cholistan for martyrs of Pakistan Army.