Social Protection

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

Lahore : The Government of Punjab has launched the Punjab Socio-Economic Registry (PSER), a landmark digital initiative aimed at identifying and supporting vulnerable households across the province. The registry, developed under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, will serve as a comprehensive database to ensure that social welfare programs reach those who need

Lahore: The Punjab government on Wednesday launched the third phase of the Dhee Rani Programme with a mass wedding ceremony for 130 women, including 18 from minority communities. Punjab Social Welfare Minister Sohail Shaukat Butt said Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz initiated the scheme to help families unable to afford marriage expenses for their daughters. He

Lahore: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed her gratitude as the Punjab government successfully achieved its target of providing 100,000 loans to low-income families for building houses under the ‘Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar’ program. Remarkably, the one-year target was achieved in just ten months, a testament to the efficiency and dedication of the project

Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif launched a flood rehabilitation drive, announcing that Rs 100 billion will be distributed among families and individuals affected by recent floods. The initiative aims to provide immediate relief and support for reconstruction in the hardest-hit areas. Addressing attendees at a camp set up in Dipalpur, Okara, CM Maryam