KARACHI: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the federal government was making every possible effort to provide relief to the people during the ongoing lockdown.
The prime minister made the remarks during a meeting conducted with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members to discuss the coronavirus situation in the country.
He said the Ehsaas Cash Emergency program is being run in the most transparent manner and on merit rising above political affiliations. “The provision of funds under the Ehsaas Programme is purely made on the basis of merit and transparency is ensured throughout the process,” he said.
He said the government is aware of the problems of the people as coping with poverty and the virus is another big challenge. He said a strategy is being evolved keeping in view the economic difficulties of the people.
The prime minister further said that the cooperation of philanthropists is also needed to provide relief to the weak and poor sections of the society. He also advised the politicians that they should play their role to motivate the philanthropists to reach out to the poor families.
PM Imran Khan is scheduled to arrive in Karachi tomorrow for a one-day important visit. He will chair an important meeting with the provincial government on the on-going coronavirus situation.
Sindh Governor Imran Ismail will receive the prime minister and accompany him during his one-day visit. The provincial authorities brief him about the measures being taken to curb the spread of the coronavirus. He is expected to hold meetings with Islamic scholars and traders and will also visit the Expo Centre field hospital to review the arrangements.
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