Pakistan Baitul Maal (PBM) has launched financial assistance programme under which Rs 10,000 each will be provided to disabled persons all over the country. Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar inaugurated the programme by giving away cheques of Rs 10,000 each to 50 disabled men and women including from minority communities, here at Governor's House on Thursday.

Speaking on the occasion, Ch., Sarwar said, "We believe in service of humanity and we are serving the country and nation without having any political interest."

He said that 100-per cent transparency is being ensured in provision of financial aid to deserving families under Ehsaas Programme, and transparency and merit is also being ensured in supply of ration to them.

Talking to media, the Governor Sarwar said Pakistan is faced with very difficult situation due to coronavirus and government is utilizing all resources to cope with this pandemic. He said that on the recommendation of Prime Minister Imran Khan, the G-20 meeting's decision regarding provision of relief in debts to 76 developing countries is welcoming and commendable.