--- title: "Free cancer treatment to expand to Multan, minister says" description: "Most outlets led with the announcement that free cancer treatment will expand to Multan, with the Punjab information minister, Azma or Uzma Bukhari, as the primary source. Dunya News added a brief reference to the minister's criticism of the PTI founder and alleged plans for Sept 27, while the other outlets focused more narrowly on the policy expansion. The Daily Times and Hum News English also mentioned the new Coblation and Cancer Centre in Multan, though the latter’s excerpt was cut off." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/9185-maryam-nawaz-opens-cancer-centre-at-nishtar-hospital site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Free cancer treatment to expand to Multan, minister says pakistan · updated 20 Sep 2026, 5:05 PM PKT · 18–20 Sep 2026 · 11 articles from 8 outlets over 3 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 20 Sep 2026 — Free cancer treatment to expand to Multan, minister says (3 outlets) > Most outlets led with the announcement that free cancer treatment will expand to Multan, with the Punjab information minister, Azma or Uzma Bukhari, as the primary source. Dunya News added a brief reference to the minister's criticism of the PTI founder and alleged plans for Sept 27, while the other outlets focused more narrowly on the policy expansion. The Daily Times and Hum News English also mentioned the new Coblation and Cancer Centre in Multan, though the latter’s excerpt was cut off. - **Hum News English** — [Punjab govt announces free cancer treatment in Multan](https://humenglish.com/latest/punjab-govt-announces-free-cancer-treatment-in-multan/) · 20 Sep 2026, 5:05 PM PKT > LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Uzma Bukhari said on Sunday that cancer patients in Multan would also be provided free treatment after the launch of the facility in Lahore. In a statement, Bukhari said that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz had inaugurated the cancer treatment facility in Lahore and the Multan Cancer Centre. She said that patients with all stages of cancer would receive fr... - **Daily Times** — [Free cancer treatment to expand to Multan, Azma Bukhari says](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1555711/free-cancer-treatment-to-expand-to-multan-azma-bukhari-says/) · 20 Sep 2026, 4:18 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > Free cancer treatment will expand to Multan, Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari said, as the provincial government broadens access beyond Lahore. She said the new Coblation and Cancer Centre in Multan will provide free treatment to cancer patients at every stage. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz inaugurated the facility as part of the province’s healthcare initiatives. […] - **Dunya News** — [Free cancer treatment to be expanded to Multan: Azma Bukhari](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/973806-free-cancer-treatment-to-be-expanded-to-multan-azma-bukhari) · 20 Sep 2026, 2:04 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Punjab Minister Azma Bukhari says cancer patients in Multan will receive free treatment at all stages, while criticising PTI founder’s politics and alleged plans for Sept 27. ### 19 Sep 2026 — Punjab Chief Minister inaugurates cancer treatment facilities in Multan (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported the inauguration of cancer treatment facilities by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif at Nishtar Hospital, noting the involvement of a Chinese cryoablation center. The framing and emphasis were largely consistent across the coverage, with both excerpts focusing on the event and its key participants. - **BOL News** — [Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz inaugurates cancer treatment facilities at Nishtar Hospital](https://www.bolnews.com/pakistan/punjab-cm-maryam-nawaz-inaugurates-cancer-treatment-facilities-at-nishtar-hospital) · 19 Sep 2026, 9:01 PM PKT > Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated a Chinese cryoablation center for cancer treatment at Nishtar Hospital. - **ProPakistani** — [Punjab CM Opens New Cancer Treatment Facilities in Multan](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/19/punjab-cm-opens-new-cancer-treatment-facilities-in-multan/) · 19 Sep 2026, 3:30 PM PKT · 93% identical wording to the newest filing > Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Friday inaugurated a Chinese cryoablation centre for cancer treatment at Nishtar Hospital. She… Read More ### 18 Sep 2026 — Punjab Chief Minister inaugurates new cancer treatment facilities in Multan (4 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated new cancer treatment facilities at Nishtar Hospital in Multan, highlighting the inclusion of a PET-CT cyclotron and cryoablation centre. A few also noted additional advanced diagnostic and treatment services, as well as 100 beds. One outlet briefly mentioned her meeting with industrialists at an auto show, but this was not emphasized in other reports. - **Pakistan Observer** — [Maryam opens cancer treatment facilities at Nishtar Hospital](https://pakobserver.net/maryam-opens-cancer-treatment-facilities-at-nishtar-hospital/) · 19 Sep 2026, 6:50 AM PKT > Meets industrialists at Auto Show 2026 Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Friday inaugurated a PET-CT cyclotron facility… - **The Nation** — [Punjab CM inaugurates cancer treatment facilities at Nishtar Hospital](https://www.nation.com.pk/19-Sep-2026/punjab-cm-inaugurates-cancer-treatment-facilities-nishtar-hospital) · 19 Sep 2026, 4:20 AM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE - Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Friday inaugurated a PET-CT cyclotron facility and a cryoablation centre at Nishtar Hospital Multan, in­troducing advanced diagnostic and minimally invasive cancer treatment facilities, before later inaugurating the Pakistan International Auto Show 2026 at the Expo Centre. - **Daily Times** — [Cancer treatment facilities now available at Nishtar Hospital](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1555114/cancer-treatment-facilities-now-available-at-nishtar-hospital/) · 19 Sep 2026, 2:49 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Friday inaugurated a PET-CT cyclotron facility and a cryoablation centre for cancer treatment at Nishtar Hospital, where she also inspected various departments and treatment facilities. The chief minister visited the cryoablation centre and examined the newly installed machine. Officials briefed her that the Chinese cryoablation technology could dest... - **Minute Mirror** — [Maryam Nawaz opens major cancer centre in Multan](https://minutemirror.com.pk/maryam-nawaz-opens-major-cancer-centre-in-multan-631864/) · 18 Sep 2026, 12:22 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has inaugurated a 100-bed cancer centre at Nishtar Hospital in Multan, along with advanced medical facilities for ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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