KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has showed concerns over the deteriorating health of legendary comedian Umer Sharif and sanctioned Rs40 million for his treatment.
Reports said a notification was issued by the provincial finance department about the release of funds of Rs40 million for medical treatment of Sharif. The renowned artist is said to have been suffering from the cardiac issues for awhile. It was brought to the notice of the administrative secretary health to the CM’s Secretariat through a letter dated September 14, 2021, saying the finance department has agreed to release Rs40 million at the disposal of the administrative secretary for further disbursement of the quarters concerned.