Punjab approves Rs8.7b for Kulsoom Nawaz Cancer Hospital in DG Khan
The Punjab government has approved 8.7 billion rupees for the construction of the Kulsoom Nawaz Cancer Hospital in Dera Ghazi Khan. This project is part of a broader provincial effort to expand specialized cancer treatment facilities.
Why it matters
The investment represents a significant expansion of public healthcare infrastructure in Pakistan, aiming to improve access to oncology services.
LAHORE - The Punjab government has granted administrative approval for the establishment of Kulsoom Nawaz Cancer Hospital in Dera Ghazi Khan at a cost of over Rs8.70 billion. The approval follows a resolution passed at the meeting of the Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) on June 28, 2026, and subsequent approval of the project cost by the Planning and Development Board under the Market Rates System (MRS) for the second half of the 2026 fiscal year.
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