The process of distribution of financial aid to the destitute under Chief Minister Insaf Imdad Programme has been started within 24 hours and a sum of rupees one billion, 46 crore and 47 lakh has been transferred to one lakh and 70 thousand Zakat-recipients in the head of financial aid.
In this regard, Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said the incumbent government provides real relief to the masses, instead of making hollow claims. The ailing humanity is best served through practical deeds than the spate of political jugglery, he added. Rs10 billion is allocated to provide financial aid to 25 lakh families. It is the most transparent and speedy financial aid programme of benefiting the daily wagers in Punjab, the CM appended.
The CM on Friday reviewed the lockdown situation in Lahore while taking an aerial view.
He took an aerial view of the provincial capital to review the measures taken for lockdown in the city. He expressed satisfaction over the implementation of safety measures to combat the spread of coronavirus.
The CM paid tribute to Pakistan Army, Rangers and Punjab Police for ensuring the lockdown across the province. He also thanked people of Punjab including Lahore for cooperating with the provincial government in the fight against novel coronavirus.
He also lauded services of the doctors, nurses and paramedics staff, who treating coronavirus patients in the province. Buzdar said the services of the medical staff will be remembered in the history as they are risking their lives to cure patients.
A two-member delegation of Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) comprising of its President Irfan Iqbal Sheikh and Vice President Mian Zahid Javed Ahmed called on Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar at his office here on Friday. LCCI President Irfan Sheikh presented a cheque of one crore rupees to the CM for Chief Minister Fund for Corona Control.
The chief minister thanked the LCCI for donation adding that philanthropic passion of the industrialists is praiseworthy. The emotion of helping the ailing humanity also encourages others and Islam also teaches its followers to help the people in need, he added. It is the time to help those who face difficulties and the rich should come forward to donate for others, the CM further said. Usman Buzdar said the government is working hard to deal with the coronavirus pandemic and vowed that this battle will be won with the support of the people. The government has taken every step to secure the lives of the people, he continued.
Irfan Sheikh appreciated the efforts made by the Punjab government and assured full cooperation to the government. Schools Education Minister Murad Raas was also present.
