Lahore: Spokesman Punjab government, Syed Zaeem Hussain Qadri presented a cheque for Rs. 1.5 lakh as financial assistance to prominent Saraiki poet Shakir Shujaabadi on behalf of Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif.
Syed Zaeem Hussain Qadri inquired after Shakir Shujaabadi, conveyed message of good wishes and presented a bouquet to Shakir Shujaabadi on behalf of Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif.
Zaeem Hussain Qadri said that Shakir Shujaabadi is an asset of the nation and process of provision of financial assistance to him will be continued. He said that Shahbaz Sharif has taken the responsibility of treatment of Shakir Shujaabadi. He said that we all pray for his early recovery.
Shakir Shujaabadi communicated with Zaeem Hussain Qadri in writing as he could not speak. Medical Superintendent General Hospital informed that on the instructions of Punjab Chief Minister, special medical board has been constituted for the treatment of Shakir Shujaabadi and best medical facilities are being provided to him.