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SAPM: (Social protection of masses top priority of govt: Dr Sania)

Islamabad:Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Poverty Alleviation Dr Sania Nishtar has said the social protection of masses is the top priority of the government.

Speaking during a visit to Ehsaas Kafalat Center in Multan on Saturday, she said multi-billion Ehsaas Emergency Cash Programme was launched to provide financial assistance to the deserving people.

She said Ehsaas Emergency Cash Programme has been devised on the desire of Prime Minister Imran Khan to provide social and economic aid to the deserving segments of the society.

She said Rs200 billion will be distributed among fifteen million deserving families till September 30. She said twenty five Ehsaas Kafalat Centers have been established in District Multan.