People lauds free ambulance service for deceased

SARGODHA, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 17th Jul, 2026) Citizens of Sargodha on Friday expressed appreciation for Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s initiative to provide free ambulance services for transporting the bodies of deceased persons, describing it as a significant relief for deserving families.

In an opinion survey conducted by the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), people from various segments of society, particularly low- and middle-income groups, welcomed the initiative, saying it had eased the financial burden on families during moments of grief.

Muhammad Hafeez, a resident of a suburban area near Sargodha, said his family could not afford the high charges of a private ambulance when his grandfather passed away at Civil Hospital Sargodha.

He said the free ambulance service arranged by the government transported the body to their hometown without any cost, providing much-needed support to the family.

Similarly, Ghulam Qadir said his mother passed away at THQ Hospital Sahiwal and his family was worried about arranging transportation due to financial constraints. He said the free ambulance service ensured the safe and dignified transfer of his mother’s body.

Residents said the initiative had helped protect poor families from excessive charges by private ambulance operators. They appreciated the provincial government’s welfare measures and hoped such public service programmes would continue to expand across Punjab.