'Ehsas': Govt's new poverty alleviation programme gets nod from Amnesty International
Rights group Amnesty International South Asia on Thursday lauded the Pakistani government for taking an "important step" for helping the country's "most vulnerable communities realise their economic and social rights".
The commendation came a day after Prime Minister Imran Khan launched an ambitious social safety and poverty alleviation programme for the welfare of the public
In a post shared on Twitter, AI South Asia stated: "The rights to food, housing, education and health lay the foundation upon which a dignified life may be built."
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Khan had addressed a ceremony in Islamabad to kick off the programme, named 'Ehsas' (compassion).
The premier said the first change that would be brought under the poverty alleviation plan would be amending Article 38(D) of the Constitution, which includes a clause regarding provision of food, shelter, clothing, education and taking care of the health of Pakistani citizens.
Khan had noted that the provision in its current form was only a policy recommendation and added that the government would need to amend the Constitution to make these "fundamental rights" so the state can guarantee these five things to the people of Pakistan.
Prime Minister Khan had also shared various other objectives of the poverty alleviation programme, such as setting up a new ministry for social protection and poverty alleviation which will work on the coordination of its implementation throughout Pakistan.
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Well done, prime minister Imran Khan.Pakistan zindabad.
Only if people of Pakistan understand what Imran Khan is saying specially our so called journalists.
Wll done khan sb ... really proud of you sir
What has Amnesty International to do with this scheme meant for the people of this country?
The proof lies in the pudding...not sound bytes
Similar social welfare programs have been launched by the past governments. Can some heighlight the salient points of the latest program which differentiate it from the past ones.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Waqas you are 100% correct
The report should have covered the percentage of total population to be covered ie. Population under proverty line and what is the allotted fund, to make it somewhat objective.
Khan has spoken. Now for action...
Gordon D. Walker
Canada
Why hadn't Aisf Zardari thought of this?
I hope you act on it also. Donot leave it to the constitution only. The constitution also makes it mandatory to give primary education to every child are you working on it. Work act and show real progress. Its a good initiative
@Telephone Man, He was busy stuffing his swiss accounts.
Good step. There will be implementation challenges. All the best.
Good step, that is how welfare states work.
@Azmeen, Can you point out one ?
@Azmeen, Launching schemes is different than implementing them. This govt will implement it and make sure the benefit reaches the poor because IK "heart is the the right place" for the poor and needy.
@Waqas, perhaps you can tell them what you know?