Firdous Ashiq presents financial assistance cheque to singer Shaukat Ali
Last updated on: 19 December,2020 07:28 am
Firdous Ashiq Awan said that Punjab govt had decided to issue health cards to all artists in Punjab.
LAHORE (Dunya News) - Special Assistant to Punjab Chief Minister on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan visited the residence of famous folk Singer Shaukat Ali on Fridayand presented him a cheque worth Rs 200,000 on behalf of Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar.
Talking to media on this occasion, she said that Punjab government was ready to bear the health treatment expenses of Shaukat Ali adding that Rs 300,000 had already been given to him.
She said that Punjab government had decided to issue health cards to all artists in Punjab.
Punjab government was going to introduce culture policy to facilitate artists who were facing lack of opportunities to exhibit their talent, she added. She said that deserving artists would be registered through biometric system which would ensure transparency in providing them best relief facilities.