Chairperson Benazir Income Support Program Marvi Memon called on Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif and discussed on-going projects particularly Waseela-Taleem Program, to help low-wage families.
Speaking at the occasion, Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said that it is the obligation of the state to provide relief to low-income families. The PML (N) government under the vibrant leadership of Prime Minister Nawaz is spending billions of rupees to enhance living standard of families of low-wage employees.
He said that Punjab Social Protection Authority has been set up to unite every single social program under one roof which has helped adequacy of social projects and upgrading their utilities.
He said that "Waseela Education Program" will be extended to whole province with a specific end goal to maximize the benefit from this program.
Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme Marvi Memon also briefed the CM about the progress of relief providing programs for low-salary families and added that these projects are working in seven areas of the Punjab and quick strides will be taken to expand their range.