LAHORE: Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Chairman Abrar-ul-Haq on Thursday announced a cash assistance package for journalists, paramedics, orphans, widows, special persons, artists and daily wagers affected by coronavirus pandemic across country.

Addressing a press conference along with PRCS Secretary General Khalid Bin Majeed here at a local hotel, Abrar-ul-Haq said that healthcare workers and journalists are in the forefront of fight against Covid-19 and a number of those have even lost their lives in the line of duty.

He said the coronavirus has affected all sectors of the economy and media industry is no exception to it. He said hundreds of journalists have been left unemployed amid this national crisis while scores are facing salary cuts and delays.

Abrar said keeping in view the challenges in the wake of pandemic, the PRCS has decided to launch a special programme to provide cash assistance and food package to journalists, healthcare workers, orphans, widows, special persons, artists and daily wagers affected by the coronavirus.

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