–CM Buzdar reviews performance of Rescue 1122, directs its expansion to far-flung areasLAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Wednesday reviewed the performance of Punjab Emergency Service (PES) Rescue 1122 and sought a report to start helicopter ambulance service in the province. He said that Rescue 1122 centres established at the levels of tehsil or sub-tehsil should be functional immediately. HELICOPTER SERVICE:CM Buzdar also directed to submit a detailed programme for starting helicopter ambulance service in the province. He said a plan should be devised by keeping in view every aspect to start the helicopter ambulance service. “The past government adopted a wrong attitude with the emergency service by not calling the meeting of Punjab Emergency Council,” CM Buzdar said.

Source: Pakistan Today January 30, 2019 15:33 UTC