Face identification to also be used in Ehsaas programme: Awan

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Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said that in order to address technical difficulties being faced under the Ehsaas programme, face identification will also be used alongside biometric verification to distribute cash to those in need.

Speaking to the media in Sialkot, the PM's aide said: "The government will take all those measures to ease the difficulties being faced by the people during this pandemic."

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