Connect with us

Latest News

Date of stipend distribution revealed by Punjab government: Himmat Card

Published

on

Regarding this, the Department of Social Welfare and the Bank of Punjab signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU). Attending the signing ceremony was Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif as well.

Based on the information provided, 65,000 special people in Punjab will obtain ATM cards from the Bank of Punjab. Additionally, every special person in Punjab would earn Rs 10,500 every quarter through the Himmat Card.

Thirty thousand Himmat Cards will be distributed in the first phase, and another twenty five thousand cards will be distributed in the second phase. Beginning on September 15th, payments will be made using the Himmat Card.

The state has an obligation to provide for the underprivileged and extraordinary persons who deserve it, according to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, who spoke at the event.

Hismat Card: What Is It?

Offering a variety of services, the Himmat Card is a government package for people with disabilities. Currently, needy PWDs will receive a quarterly stipend of Rs. 7,500 from the government. The Himmat Card will be used to access any additional services that the government announces in the future for those with disabilities.

Himmat Card Eligibility Requirements

Social Welfare Punjab should issue PWD certifications.
Persons with disabilities must not be able to work; they must not hold public or private employment; they must not have recently received funding from Bait ul Maal, the Zakat Fund, PSPA, BISP, or any other organizations.
A PWD’s basic information should be updated in the DPMIS (CNIC, address, mobile number, education, experience, etc.). The PMT score provided by the BISP should not be greater than 37.

Business

Irfan Siddiqui meets with the PM and informs him about the Senate performance of the parliamentary party.

Published

on

By

The head of the Senate’s Foreign Affairs Standing Committee and the PML-N’s parliamentary leader paid Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif a visit in Islamabad.

Senator Irfan Siddiqui gave the Prime Minister an update on the Parliamentary Party’s Senate performance.

Additionally, Senator Irfan Siddiqui gave the Prime Minister an update on the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs’ performance.

He complimented the Prime Minister on his outstanding efforts to bring Pakistan’s economy back on track and meet its economic objectives.

Continue Reading

Business

SIFC Increases Direct Foreign Investment: Investment in the Energy Sector Rises by 120%

Published

on

By

The Special Investment Facilitation Council is intended to help Pakistan’s energy sector attract $585.6 million in direct foreign investment in 2024–2025. The amount invested at the same time previous year was $266.3 million.

This is a notable 120% rise, mostly due to investments in gas exploration, oil, and power. Such expansion indicates heightened investor confidence and emphasizes the development potential in important areas.

The State Bank reports that foreign investment in other vital industries has increased by 48% to $771 million.

This advancement is a blatant testament to SIFC’s efficient investment procedure and quick project execution.

The purpose of the Special Investment Facilitation Council is to establish Pakistan as an investment hub by aggressively promoting regional trade and investment in the energy sector and other critical industries.

Continue Reading

Latest News

Speaking to a press conference, Marriyum Aurangzeb says the PML-N government has restored the trust of investors.

Published

on

By

According to Marriyum Aurangzeb, senior Punjab minister, the PML-N government has won back the trust of investors by making strides in a number of areas, including agriculture.

Marriyum Aurangzeb, speaking at a press conference in Lahore, emphasized the Punjab government’s initiatives to bring about major changes in the province, particularly in Lahore.

Marriyum Aurangzeb stated that in order to guarantee sustainable growth, the master plan for Lahore has been completed, and plans of a similar nature are being worked on for other districts.

Continue Reading

Trending