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Express Tribune
01-05-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
CM announces labour health, housing projects
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif a package worth Rs84 billion has been launched for the well-being of labourers ahead of the International Labour Day. The miners and workers will be able to get a monthly subsidy of Rs3,000 through ration cards, she stated in her message issued to mark the day. She added, "Workers will be able to get 13 other benefits, including digital cash transfer, advance salary and Labour Day prizes through JS Bank cards." The chief minister said 50-bed social security hospitals had been inaugurated in Kasur and Sargodha, while a hospital would also be built in Rahim Yar Khan for the labourers. She said state-of-the-art wellness centres would be built in three cities for the workers. The chief minister revealed that a first-of-its-kind 200-bed modern cardiac city would be built in Lahore for the workers. She disclosed that 'teleclinics' were being set up to provide medical facilities to the workers from the best doctors. She said the inauguration of a labour colony in Taxila and a Workers Welfare Complex in the Sundar Industrial Estate was a welcome step. She said, "A new labour colony will be built in Warburton and Phase-II of the colony in Multan will be built, while 300 day care centres are being built for the convenience of female workers of factories." The chief minister added, "For the first time, payment of minimum wage is being ensured across the province." Meanwhile, Special Assistant to Chief Minister (SACM) Punjab Rashid Iqbal Nasrullah and Deputy Commissioner Lahore Syed Musa Raza on Thursday paid glowing tributes to workers across the province, acknowledging their crucial role in Pakistan's development and progress on the occasion of International Labour Day. SACM Rashid Iqbal Nasrullah, in his message, called workers the "backbone of society," praising their unwavering dedication and tireless efforts that drive national growth. "Your labour is not only a source of pride but also a cornerstone for the nation's reconstruction," he said. He emphasised that under the leadership of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the provincial government is taking meaningful steps to protect workers' rights and improve their quality of life. "The Chief Minister has not only raised workers' wages but also ensured their effective implementation across Punjab," he noted. Nasrullah added that new welfare initiatives aimed at uplifting the working class will be launched soon. Echoing these sentiments, Deputy Commissioner Lahore Syed Musa Raza paid homage to the labour force's resilience and indispensable contributions to the city's development. "Without the contribution of labourers, the prosperity of Lahore would not be possible," he stated in his message. The DC highlighted the vital role played by workers in diverse sectors including construction, transport, manufacturing, sanitation, and services, calling them the pillars of Lahore's economic and social life. He reiterated the district administration's commitment to safeguarding workers' rights, health, and safety, ensuring they receive fair treatment and dignified working conditions. "Labourers are the backbone of our economy, and the administration stands in solidarity with them," said the DC, assuring continued prioritisation of worker welfare and empowerment in Lahore and across Punjab.
Business Recorder
25-04-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Zakat disbursements across Punjab through JazzCash
LAHORE: Punjab Zakat & Ushr Department has joined hands with JazzCash, Pakistan's largest fintech platform, to facilitate the disbursement of Zakat funds through its extensive agent network. The partnership aims to increase efficiency, transparency, and ease of access for beneficiaries of Zakat across the province. Under this partnership, Zakat disbursements are scheduled to begin in May. Eligible recipients identified by the Zakat & Ushr Department will receive SMS notifications informing them of their entitlement. The CNIC-based cash disbursements will be conducted through JazzCash agents upon biometric verification. Rashid Iqbal Nasrullah, Advisor and Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Punjab, said, 'Our goal has always been to serve the people of Punjab with integrity and compassion. This collaboration with JazzCash will make Zakat disbursements more efficient and accessible, especially for those in remote areas. We are delighted to have JazzCash on board as our digital partner and look forward to working together to uplift our most deserving citizens.' Murtaza Ali, President of JazzCash, said, 'This partnership marks a crucial step forward in ensuring that support reaches those who need it most with dignity, speed, and security. We commend the Government of Punjab for its continued efforts to make social welfare assistance more transparent and accessible.' The initiative will support some of society's most vulnerable segments, including individuals requiring guzara (livelihood) assistance, Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), and those seeking marriage support. Guzara allowance beneficiaries and PWDs are eligible for biannual funds, while marriage assistance beneficiaries are eligible for one-time funds. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Punjab to provide 10,000 electric bikes to students
The Punjab government has announced plans to distribute 10,000 free electric bikes to deserving students across the province under a new welfare initiative for Zakat-eligible individuals. The decision was made during a meeting of the sub-committee of the Punjab Zakat and Ushr Council, chaired by Special Assistant to the Chief Minister on Zakat and Ushr, Rashid Iqbal Nasrullah. 'This scheme is being launched on the instructions of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz,' Nasrullah said. 'In the first phase, 2,000 bikes will be distributed.' The meeting was attended by Senator Dr Ghaus Muhammad Khan Niazi, MPA Malik Iftikhar Ahmed, Parliamentary Secretary for Zakat and Ushr Zubair Ahmed, as well as other provincial assembly members, the Administrator Zakat and Ushr Punjab, and senior departmental officials. The council members unanimously approved the distribution plan, which targets male and female students deemed eligible under the Zakat criteria. Nasrullah noted that the electric bike programme is part of a broader effort to support underprivileged segments of society through accessible transportation and sustainable mobility options. 'More welfare initiatives will be introduced to support Zakat beneficiaries in the future,' he added.
