LAHORE:Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the release of the remaining budget for the Punjab Institute of Neurosciences (PINS) for the fiscal year 2026-27, along with an additional Rs 5 billion to ensure uninterrupted healthcare services for patients.
The chief minister issued these directives during her visit to PINS on Thursday, when the Executive Director highlighted financial challenges affecting the institution’s operations.
Taking notice of the situation, CM Maryam Nawaz directed the Finance Department to ensure the immediate release of the withheld budget under grant PC21102(102) for the fiscal year 2026-27.
She also ordered the release of an additional Rs 5 billion on the same day, over and above the annual budget allocation, to meet operational expenses and ensure the uninterrupted provision of healthcare services to patients.
In compliance with the chief minister’s directives, the Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department has formally approached the Finance Department, requesting the immediate release of the remaining budget withheld under all expenditure categories, including salaries and non-salary expenses.
The department has also sought the immediate release of the additional Rs 5 billion under the relevant expenditure heads to support the institute’s operations during the current fiscal year.