Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday called for awareness among people about thalassemia.
Expressing her thoughts on the occasion of World Thalassemia Day, CM Maryam said: "It is painful for the thalassemia patients to go through the process of the blood transfusion."
She said: "It is right for every thalassemia to get the special attention of society."
"The thalassemia patients can be helped through the blood donation," said CM Maryam.
She said: "We will have to reaffirm our commitment to free Pakistan from thalassemia."
– CM Maryam all praise for firefighters –
Few days back, CM Maryam lavished praise on the firefighters on Saturday.
Expressing her thoughts in line with the International Firefighters Day, CM Maryam said: "Those who do not bother about their own lives for the sake of saving the lives of others are true heroes."
"The firefighters face all the trials and tribulations in a bid to fulfil their responsibility with perfection," she added.
CM Maryam stressed the importance of taking precautionary measures to prevent the fire incidents.
"We implement the laws for the sake of protecting the tall buildings from fire."
She said: "There is a dire need to implement the Punjab Community Safety Act."