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Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Saturday paid glowing tribute to the security forces for successfully conducting an operation in the Razmak area of North Waziristan, praising their professionalism and reaffirming the nation’s resolve to eliminate terrorism.

In a statement, the chief minister expressed appreciation over the elimination of five terrorists belonging to Fitna Al-Khawarij during the operation and commended the security forces for their timely and effective action.

She paid rich tribute to Pakistan Army Major Hafiz Ahsan Elahi Shaheed, who embraced martyrdom during the operation, saying his supreme sacrifice in defence of the motherland would always be remembered with honour and respect.

Maryam Nawaz said the bravery and unwavering commitment of the security forces reflected the nation’s determination to defeat terrorism, adding that the fight against the menace would continue until its complete eradication from the country’s soil. ‘The sacrifice of Major Hafiz Ahsan Elahi Shaheed, who laid down his life for the country, will always remain a source of pride for the nation, ‘ she added.

Lahore: The Lahore General Hospital (LGH) on Saturday organized a one-day training workshop titled ‘ECG Diagnosis in Acute Medicine and ICU’ at Medical Unit-III to enhance the diagnostic skills of young doctors and improve emergency cardiac care.

Addressing the inaugural session, Principal Ameer-ud-Din Medical College (AMC) Prof Dr Farooq Afzal said that the growing number of cardiac patients in the country had made modern training for young doctors a pressing need. He said timely and accurate diagnosis in emergency departments and intensive care units was crucial for ensuring prompt treatment, adding that correct clinical decisions in critical situations often determined whether a patient’s life could be saved.

He said that although advances in medical research had made treatment more effective, successful outcomes ultimately depended on the professional competence and clinical expertise of physicians.

During the workshop, Prof Dr Khurram Saleem provided practical training in accordance with international guidelines on the early identification of acute coronary syndrome, life-threatening arrhythmias, electrolyte imbalances and cardiac changes in ICU patients. Participants were also trained in the accurate interpretation of electrocardiograms (ECGs).

Assistant Professor of Medicine Dr Muhammad Maqsood stressed that physicians working in emergency departments and ICUs must have complete command over ECG interpretation, as every moment in emergency care was vital to saving patients’ lives.

Postgraduate trainees, young doctors and medical students, including Dr Umar Ijaz, Dr Sabira Sharif, Dr Qurat-ul-Ain and Dr Laiq-ur-Rehman, attended the workshop. The participants received hands-on training in diagnostic techniques and emergency treatment decision-making through clinical case studies and sample ECG reports.

At the conclusion of the workshop, the organizers thanked the experts for sharing their knowledge and reaffirmed their commitment to organizing similar professional training programmes in the future.

Lahore: A 30-member United States business delegation met Punjab Chief Minister(CM), Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Saturday, as both sides discussed expanding investment, strengthening economic cooperation and exploring new business opportunities in the province.

The delegation, comprising executives from the healthcare, minerals, manufacturing, information technology, energy, hospitality, electronics and marketing sectors was briefed on the Punjab government’s investment policies, including its Punjab Innovation for Value, Opportunity and Transformation (PIVOT) programme and reforms aimed at improving the ease of doing business.

Secretary Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), Jameel Qureshi also briefed the delegation on investment opportunities and ongoing initiatives to facilitate domestic and foreign investors.

During the meeting, the two sides explored avenues for greater US investment in Punjab across multiple sectors. The visiting delegation also invited the chief minister to visit the United States, an invitation she welcomed.

CM Maryam expressed interest in home dialysis technology as part of the provincial government’s efforts to strengthen healthcare services while members of the delegation showed interest in investment opportunities, including shrimp farming.

The delegation appreciated the provincial government’s hospitality and expressed confidence in Pakistan’s investment potential.

“Pakistan is fully prepared for business, “members of the delegation said, adding that the country’s young population represented a major economic asset.

The delegation also praised the Punjab government’s development initiatives, particularly the Suthra Punjab programme, describing it as a “game changer” and commending the province’s efforts to create a more business-friendly investment climate.