Punjab government removed ban on recruitments in Punjab Emergency Service Rescue-1122.

It was decided at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar in Lahore.

Addressing the meeting, the Chief Minister observed that timely response of Rescue-1122 during natural calamities and accidents is of vital importance. Rescue-1122 is fulfilling this responsibility in a professional manner and Punjab government is also expanding it further to enhance the scope of the rescue service to far-flung areas.

He directed the concerned officials to immediately draft and submit a summery in this regard.

The Chief Minister also accorded approval to start Rescue Scout Training Programme in colleges within next two months.

He also directed to submit a detailed programme for starting helicopter ambulance service in the province.

Source: Radio Pakistan