-Says Ehsaas Programme being executed on the basis of merit and transparency
ISLAMABAD, April 15: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said that the federal government is making every possible effort to provide relief to the people in these testing times.
In a meeting with Central Vice President of Pakistan Tehreek-e-InsafHaleemAdil Sheikh, the Prime Minister said that Ehsaas Cash Emergency Programme is being carried out regardless of any political affiliation, besides ensuring utmost transparency and merit.
He said the government is cognizant of the problems faced by people and termed poverty another big challenge along with COVID-19. He said the government is formulating the strategy to address the situation keeping in view the economic problems of people.
He lauded the spirit of youth of the country in joining Corona Relief Tiger Force and stressed contribution of philanthropists to help the government mitigate the situation amid epidemic.
He urged the political figures to motivate the affluent to help the needy and deserving during particular situation.
HaleemAdil Sheikh apprised the Prime Minister of overall situation of coronavirus in Sindh and the problems faced by the people. He said the people of Sindh are grateful for the financial assistance given by Prime Minister Imran Khan through Ehsaas Cash Emergency Programme.
He said the people of province acknowledge the federal government’s steps including allocation of billions of rupees for needy despite financial constraints and taking timely decisions for construction and export industries.
Haleem Sheikh said the youth of Sindh would be ever-ready to join the Tiger Force and become strength of Prime Minister Imran Khan. He assured the Prime Minister that PTI Sindh chapter would not leave alone the people of province in current difficult time. -TLTP