Punjab Minister for Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Sohail Shaukat Butt Wednesday visited Qasr-e-Behbood, a women development centre, in Model Town Lahore.
Accompanied by Amina Munir, the Director General of Social Welfare, the minister inspected the institutes ongoing programmes and activities. During the visit, he commended the institutes efforts and provided guidance for further enhancements.
Highlighting the pivotal role of economically empowered women in societal development, the minister emphasised the importance of initiatives aimed at fostering womens skills and knowledge. He underscored the significance of equipping women with modern technological know-how, stressing the need for computer courses and online business training. In line with promoting the institutes endeavours, Sohail Shaukat Butt instructed the Social Welfare Department to utilise social media platforms for increased outreach and awareness. He also paid a visit to the secretarys office, engaging in discussions with Secretary Iqbal Hussain regarding departmental affairs.
Provincial Minister for Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Sohail Shaukat Butt held a virtual meeting of all divisional directors to review the arrangements for Sehri and Iftar in institutions across their respective districts. He underscored the importance of maintaining high-quality facilities in these institutions, stating that no compromise would be made in this regard.
Highlighting the significance of providing optimal Sehri and Iftar arrangements during the month of Ramadan, Minister Butt announced plans for his team to conduct visits to all districts.
These visits aim to engage with residents directly, listening to their concerns with empathy, and ensuring that individuals in institutions supervised by the Social Welfare Department receive the best possible health and residential amenities. Moreover, Minister Sohail Shaukat Butt issued directives to expedite the completion of ongoing developmental projects in the districts, emphasizing the governments commitment to advancing community welfare.
