Social Protection

LAHORE: Pakistan marked Labour Day with renewed calls for better wages, safer working conditions, and stronger protection of workers’ rights across the country. Observed annually on May 1, the day honours the contributions of millions of workers who play a vital role in driving the nation’s economy. Labour unions, and civil society organizations held rallies, […]

LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal Punjab, Sohail Shoukat Butt chaired an important departmental meeting to review ongoing programs and enhance collaboration with international organizations. The meeting was attended by Director General Social Welfare Punjab Dr. Shahinshah Faisal Azim, along with other senior officers of the department. A comprehensive briefing was given to

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved the launch of the Chief Minister Punjab Rehmat Card, a new welfare initiative aimed at supporting widows and orphaned children who lack parental care. The decision was made during a meeting chaired by the chief minister on Thursday to review measures for the welfare of vulnerable segments

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced the launch of a special “Maryam Ko Batain” programme during Ramazan to provide immediate financial assistance to deserving families across Punjab. In a message posted on X on Monday, the chief minister said the initiative would commence from the first of Ramazan to ensure timely support for

LAHORE: Punjab government has directed all deputy commissioners to ensure doorstep delivery of ATM cards to 4.2 million deserving families and strictly enforce official prices during Ramazan. Each family will be entitled to withdraw Rs10,000 as part of the relief initiative. The direction was issued by Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman at the civil secretariat.

FAISALABAD: Under the vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz, a collective marriage ceremony under the Punjab Dhee Rani Programme was held at a local marriage hall in Faisalabad. Provincial Minister for Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Sohail Shoukat Butt attended the event as the chief guest. Commissioner Faisalabad Raja Jahangir Anwar, DG Social Welfare Punjab

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