Federal Minister Junaid Anwaar Chaudhry Inaugurates Modern Livestock Operation Theatre in Toba Tek Singh
By Zafar Chishti, Bureau Chief Punjab, Pakistan
TOBA TEK SINGH: In line with the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the provincial government is continuing its efforts to promote the livestock sector, improve the economic well-being of livestock farmers and provide modern veterinary healthcare facilities.
In a significant development, a state-of-the-art livestock operation theatre was formally inaugurated in Toba Tek Singh by Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwaar Chaudhry.
Deputy Commissioner Maham Asif Malik, Director General Extension Livestock Dr Syed Nadeem Badar, Additional Director Livestock Dr Hina Zafar, veterinary doctors, officials of the Livestock Department and a large number of livestock farmers attended the inauguration ceremony.
Minister Reviews Modern Veterinary Facilities
During the visit, the federal minister inspected various sections of the newly established operation theatre and reviewed its modern surgical equipment, anaesthesia unit, ultrasound facilities and other medical arrangements.
The concerned officials also briefed him on the facility’s operational capacity and the veterinary services being provided to livestock owners.
Speaking on the occasion, Muhammad Junaid Anwaar Chaudhry said the establishment of the modern livestock operation theatre was a significant milestone for livestock farmers in Toba Tek Singh and adjoining areas.
He said the facility would provide advanced treatment, diagnostic services and complicated surgical procedures for both large and small animals at the local level.
He maintained that livestock farmers would no longer need to travel to major cities for complicated operations and specialised treatment of their valuable animals, saving both time and financial resources.
Government Focuses on Livestock Development
The federal minister said the Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, was giving special attention to the development of the agriculture and livestock sectors.
He observed that livestock farmers played a vital role in the national economy and agricultural development, making modern veterinary healthcare facilities essential for their prosperity and improved animal health.
He further emphasised the need for coordinated efforts to ensure farmers’ welfare, enhance livestock productivity and expand access to modern veterinary services.
District Administration and Livestock Officials Highlight Benefits
Deputy Commissioner Maham Asif Malik said the establishment of the modern operation theatre was a major facility for livestock farmers in the district and would significantly improve the standard of veterinary services.
She assured that the district administration would continue its full cooperation with the Livestock Department to promote the sector and facilitate livestock owners.
Director General Extension Livestock Dr Syed Nadeem Badar said the availability of qualified veterinary surgeons and modern medical equipment at the operation theatre would ensure quality treatment and advanced surgical facilities for animals.
He added that livestock farmers would now be able to receive timely and effective veterinary services within their own district.
Ultrasound Facilities and Interest-Free Loans for Farmers
Additional Director Livestock Dr Hina Zafar, while briefing participants about the department’s ongoing initiatives, said ultrasound scanning machines had been provided at the tehsil level on the directions of the Punjab chief minister to improve diagnostic facilities for livestock farmers.
She said that 5,336 examinations of animals had so far been conducted through these machines.
She further informed participants that interest-free loans were being provided to livestock farmers through the Livestock Card scheme. Under its first phase, financial assistance amounting to Rs110 million had been extended to farmers, while the second phase was underway to provide further financial support to eligible livestock owners.
Livestock Farmers Welcome the New Facility
At the conclusion of the ceremony, livestock farmers welcomed the establishment of the modern operation theatre and expressed gratitude to Federal Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwaar Chaudhry, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and the Livestock Department for taking practical steps to improve veterinary healthcare facilities in the district.
They said the new facility would save them from the difficulties and additional expenses of transporting their animals to distant cities for specialised treatment and surgical procedures.
