LAHORE: The Punjab cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, has approved several important measures, including a Rs30 billion ‘Nighban Ramadan’ package to benefit 30 million people.
Maryam Nawaz announced that from next year, an ATM card will be introduced under the Ramadan package, through which the beneficiaries will be able to receive Rs10,000 at home without standing in queues.
The cabinet also approved the recruitment of 5,960 constables, free travel for special people and senior citizens in the mass transit system and the introduction of a special student travel card. Moreover, a plan to restore the tram service was requested.
For healthcare, the government has allocated Rs580 million for advanced cancer treatment through cryoablation therapy, offering an alternative to chemotherapy.
Funds were approved to convert special education centers into centers of excellence and Chief Minister Maryam directed improvements to make them more comprehensive and accessible. A special transport plan for the disabled was also approved.
