BISP funds being distributed under Ehsaas programme, says Bilawal

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PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has claimed that the federal government is distributing funds to the poor set aside for the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) under its Ehsaas programme.

He said the virus has broken the backs of the Pakistani people and although he appreciated the Ehsaas programme, "I must point out that whatever money you had for BISP is now being distributed as Ehsaas. Where's your own contribution?"

"Now you are easing the lockdown. When there was lockdown where was the relief for the working class and middle-class families?" Bilawal said, addressing the government.

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