LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar Friday met Prime Minister Imran Khan here as the latter arrived in the provincial capital on a daylong visit.

During the meeting, they discussed the overall situation in the Punjab province as well as matters relating to the development projects, a PM Office press release said.

The prime minister is on the visit of Lahore mainly to inaugurate a Miyawaki Urban Forest in Jilani Park.

He will also be briefed on the progress of 51 urban forest sites development in Lahore to overcome the air pollution and protect the environment.

Imran Khan will also chair the meetings to discuss the provision of Universal Health Coverage in Punjab, steps to increase fruits and vegetable markets and reduce the flour prices.

Prime Minister Imran Khan said that the health card will not only provide the common man with healthcare protection, from which he remained deprived over the last 70 years, but will also bring about revolutionary and durable change in health system.

Assuring all possible cooperation of the federal government, he directed for continuous monitoring for the achievement of targets, set for universal health insurance in the province.

The meeting was apprised about the progress made so far after Punjab cabinet's approval for the provision of universal health insurance to 100 percent population of the province by the end of current year.

Giving a detailed briefing to the participant on the feasibility of Sehat Sahulat Programme, budget estimates and phase-wise implementation, the meeting was told that under a short-term plan, the provision of health card will be ensured in seven districts of Sahiwal and Dera Ghazi Khan Divisions.

Whereas by December 2021, 100% population of Punjab would be provided with the healthcare facilities under the universal health insurance, it was told. NNI