Social Protection

LAHORE: Secretary Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal Department Punjab Saira Omar chaired a series of meetings after assuming charge of his office to review the overall performance of the Social Welfare Department and its attached institutions. During the meetings, she was briefed on the department’s administrative structure, ongoing development projects, and welfare initiatives. Detailed briefings were […]

LAHORE: On the special directions of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz, the pace of social welfare projects across the province is being accelerated to ensure timely public relief. An important meeting was held under the chairmanship of Provincial Minister for Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal, Sohail Shoukat Butt to review ongoing development initiatives and departmental affairs.

LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced a financial assistance programme for parents of children under the age of 18, aimed at encouraging the withdrawal of children from labour and their enrollment in education and skills training programs. Under the initiative, families will receive financial support once children are removed from work and enrolled in formal

LAHORE: More than 10 million citizens have benefited from 167 government services offered through 15 e-Khidmat Marakaz across Punjab so far. The milestone was highlighted during a ceremony held at Arfa Tower on Monday. Officials informed the gathering that e-Khidmat Marakaz have played a key role in improving access to essential public services. According to

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday emphasized equality for all citizens, urging society to rise above majority-minority divides during Christmas celebrations at the Cathedral Church in Lahore. She joined Christian leaders in a cake-cutting ceremony, distributed Christmas cakes, and handed over Minority Cards and grants to deserving families. The event featured interfaith

LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Minority Affairs Ramesh Singh Arora visited Youhanabad on Tuesday, where he celebrated Christmas festivities with orphan children, spreading joy and goodwill. A colourful ceremony was organised on the occasion, during which the provincial minister distributed Christmas gifts among the children. Delicious food was also served to the attendees. As part of

Gujranwala: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday performed the groundbreaking of the Gujranwala Mass Transit System, calling it a landmark initiative aimed at providing major relief to the public and improving the quality of life for local residents. He described the project as a gift from the Punjab government that would benefit students, patients, labourers,

ISLAMABAD: The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has introduced Social Protection Wallets for one million registered beneficiaries, marking a major shift toward a more transparent, secure, and efficient stipend distribution system. As part of the initiative, BISP has begun providing free mobile SIMs to eligible women across the country. The move comes under the directives

The Chief Minister Skill Development Program for the Transgender Community, launched under the Chief Minister’s Skilled Punjab Initiative “Pehchan”, is a landmark effort to promote social inclusion, dignity, and economic empowerment. This program is designed to create equal opportunities for members of the transgender community by equipping them with practical, in-demand skills that open doors