QUETTA: A minor boy whose video went viral showing him sitting beside a wall to polish shoes in freezing temperatures in Quetta has received help from government authorities.
Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal Managing Director Aon Abbas Bappi said the shoe polisher, named Asadullah, has been admitted to a school and the government will bear all educational expenses till graduation.
He said the child has been provided a school uniform, bag, books and all other necessary items, adding that he has even started going to school. He added that the child will be provided monthly stipend and other facilities to carry on his studies, while financial aid will be given to his family.
اسد اللہ کے والد محمد شفیع کو #پاکستان_بیت_المال کی جانب سے مالی مدد فراہم کردی گئی ہے جبکہ بچہ کو ادارہ ہذا کے زیر انتظام سکول میں داخلہ کے ساتھ مکمل یونیفارم، جوتے، کتابیں سکول بیگ بھی مہیا کردیے گئے۔ بچہ کو ماہانہ وظیفہ کے ساتھ گریجویشن تک تعلیمی اخراجات ادارہ برداشت کرے گا۔ https://t.co/X1QPzOIBuF pic.twitter.com/SUW77SxjYZ
— Aon Abbas Buppi (@AonAbbasPTI) January 19, 2020
Earlier this week, a video went viral on social media showing a young child sitting beside a wall to polish shoes in freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall.
The viral video created an uproar and outpouring of sympathy for the child and urging the federal and provincial governments to ensure his well-being.
A spokesman for the Balochistan government had announced to take guardianship of the child. Liaquat Shahlwani said that the provincial government would also look after more such children who have to work at a very young age.
Chief Minister Balochistan Jam Kamal also visited the child’s home and appreciated his efforts for working in such extreme temperatures. He announced a financial stipend and provided one month’s ration to his family.
کھلونوں کے ساتھ کھیلنے کی عمر میں، خون جما دینے والی سردی میں بچے پیٹ کے ایندھن کے لئے بوٹ پالش کرنے پر مجبور ہیں.
بچوں کو مزدوری پر مجبور کرنے والے حکمرانوں پر لعنت.
کسی بھی زندہ قوم اور ریاست کے ڈوب مرنے کے لئے کوئٹہ بلوچستان کے بچے کی یہ ویڈیو ہی کافی ہونی چاہئے pic.twitter.com/gSJjm3Np9b— Blunt (@Shinamuller) January 15, 2020
