Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation Dr Sania Nishtar says Ehsaas Langar scheme will help reduce inequality and invest in people through public private partnership model.

In a statement issued on Sunday, she said Ehsaas is opening its first Langar in Islamabad in collaboration with Saylani Welfare International Trust, where free charity food will be distributed regularly among the deserving and marginalized segments.

Dr Sania Nishtar said it is the first scheme being set up under public private partnership under Ehsaas programme. She said the scheme will be extended in other parts of the country to provide everyday meals to people in need. Dr Nishtar said it is indeed, the highest honour for Ehsaas to feed the poor with respect and dignity.