Punjab CM Usman Buzdar inaugurates 'Bahimat Bazurg' programme
He said the govt is inching closer to the goal of the state of Madina envisioned by PM Imran Khan.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar inaugurated ‘Bahimat Bazurg’ programme and distributed cards among the elderly women.
Addressing the ceremony, he said that a special fund has been set up with an initial amount of Rs 2 billion to assist deserving senior citizens of 65 years and above. Under this program, needy senior citizens will be given a monthly stipend to lessen their financial difficulties, he added.
The CM emphasised that elderly women have been particularly included in this program to make them self-reliant. He termed the program a good omen saying that he is feeling happy.
“The government is inching closer to the goal of the state of Madina envisioned by PM Imran Khan,” he said and added the establishment of the state of Madina is a long and arduous journey but, “I am convinced that we will succeed in achieving this important goal.”
Usman Buzdar said that the Riasat-e-Madina would be an exemplary State fulfilling its responsibility towards every citizen. He maintained that the respect and service to elders is a social as well as collective religious obligation. The provincial government has started Punjab Ehsas program to fulfil the needs of deserving elders and other neglected segments of the society.
The provincial government had started Punjab Ehsas programme to fulfil the needs of deserving elders and other neglected segments of the society.
Finance Minister Hashim Jawan Bakht, SACM Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan, Musarat Jamshaid Cheema MPA and Chairman P&D also attended the ceremony.
Similarly, ‘Nai Zindagi’ programme was launched for the rehabilitation of affectees of acid-attacks and Bahimat Buzurg was a part of Ehsas Programme, he added.
It was a unique social pension initiative under the Punjab Social Protection Authority having no comparison in the past.
The CM also gave away certificates to DC Bahawalnagar and ADCs of Sialkot and Khushab for showing good performance regarding the start of Bahimmat Bazurg programme.
Finance Minister Hashim Jawan Bakht, SACM Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan, Musarat Jamshaid Cheema MPA and the chairman P&D also attended the ceremony.
