Benazir Income Support Programme name will remain unchanged: Fawad Ch
The cabinet has also approved the formation of a new ministry for poverty alleviation
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - The federal cabinet meeting chaired by the Prime Minister on Tuesday decided not to change the name of Benazir Income Support programme.
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry during a press talk informed about the decisions taken in the federal cabinet meeting.
‘The name of Benazir Income Support Program is not being changed,’ he added.
Furthermore, he revealed decisions taken in the cabinet, bringing forth many social welfare programmes, including affordable housing scheme and a programme named ‘Ehsaas’ to be initiated soon.
Fawad Chaudhry further added that the cabinet has also approved the formation of a new ministry for poverty alleviation.
Talking on the issue of Indian Premier League transmission ban, he opined that sports should be left out of politics but the use of the camouflage caps by the Indian cricket team made them a global laughing stock.
The minister added that Pakistan’s economy is headed towards stability and better time is around the corner.
He ensured for a respite in load shedding during Ramadan.
