PM Imran launches Ehsas Saylani Langar Scheme in Islamabad
The premier inaugurated the program before leaving for China.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has launched langar scheme in collaboration of Saylani Welfare International Trust in Islamabad today (Monday) to provide free food to the needy people.
According to details, the premier inaugurated the first center before leaving for China.
Speaking on the occasion, the PM said that these steps are aimed at uplifting the lower strata of the society ultimately leading the country to a welfare state. Efforts are underway to build the country on the pattern of the State of Madina where people would have equal rights, he added.
PM Imran said the current government is taking measures to narrow the gap between the rich and the poor to develop social harmony in the country. Government is committed to spend the tax money on welfare of the poor, he asserted.
While touching upon traders well being, the premier said the government aspires that the business community‘s earnings and incomes augment.
Meanwhile, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation Dr Sania Nishtar told the langar center that was established in 10 days will serve quality food to over 600 people daily on the directives of the PM.
She further hoped to open 112 langar centers across the country next year.
Langar scheme is an important component of government’s social protection program Ehsas. The scheme, currently being launched from the federal capital, will later be expanded to the entire country.
Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said that a charity meal will be offered to the poverty-stricken people under this program.
This nobel deed of the premier will help to promote the spirit of compassion for the weak segments of the society by serving the humanity, she added.
