CM Punjab announces martyrs package for coronavirus victims
The CM wrote that the way our frontline workers are working day and night is commendable
LAHORE (Dunya News) - Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has announced a Martyrs package for frontline workers and professionals losing their life in the line of duty against the coronavirus.
In a tweet on social networking site Twitter, the Chief Minister wrote that the way our frontline workers/professionals are working day and night to fight the coronavirus is commendable on all levels.
He further praised the frontline workers, professionals saying that even though their sincerity and hard work is of immeasurable value to the nation, they will be given special allowance equal to their salary and in the case of their death, they will be awarded a martyrs package.
Sardar Usman Buzdar said that despite the shortage in international and local markets, we are constantly providing protective items and equipment to Punjab s health professionals in Punjab (according to WHO s guidelines). In fact, the government is also providing PPEs to frontline workers of other departments and taking immediate action against any complaints, he added.
