Staff Reporter
The spokesman of Punjab government Fayyaz-ul-Hasan Chohan has said that for the first time in the history of Pakistan the incumbent government is introducing Mazdoor Card, after Sahet card and Kisaan card.
The issuance of Mazdoor Card for the labourers is a pride for Buzdar government. The scope of this card will be expanded to the whole province.
He said that with the support of Punjab Bank 11 lakh workers will get Mazdoor Cards an
d about 68 million people of the labourers’ family will also be benefited from this card.
Fayyaz-ul-Hasan Chohan said that the Mazdoor Card will be used as ATM, Debit Card, Walt Account and Identity Code.
He further stated that the card will not only be used in Hospitals and Dispensaries of Social Security Institute throughout the province but also in the enlisted private hospitals.
The card will give 11 cash benefits to its recipient besides ensuring the minimum wages to the labourers.
Workers could get benefits from Industrial Workers Housing Schemes and Akhuwat through Mazdoor Card, while 30% discount can be availed on the products of 150 companies.
Concession will be given to the workers from railways, stores and private schools. Work is being carried out to interlink Sahet Saholat Card with Mazdoor Card, he added.
Fayyaz-ul-Hasan Chohan further disclosed that Prime Minister Imran Khan will soon launch first of its kind and unique Punjab Cards, for which MoU has been signed between PEESI and Bank of Punjab.
