Financial aid

LAHORE: Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Saturday gave cheques for financial aid to famous singer Tassawar Khanum and the widow of comedian Babbu Baral.

The nephew of Tassawar Khanum and the widow of Babbu Baral received cheques at CM’s office worth Rs0.5m and Rs0.3m, respectively.

Speaking on the occasion, the CM also announced that Babbu Baral’s son, a special person, would be looked after by the government and employment would be arranged for his daughter.

Published in Dawn, January 6th, 2019

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