Buzdar launches program for acid attack victims

Published September 13, 2020
Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar distributing registration certificates among the acid victims under the Punjab Ehsaas Programme "Nai Zindagi Programme" and "Punjab Human Capital Investment Programme. — APP
Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar distributing registration certificates among the acid victims under the Punjab Ehsaas Programme "Nai Zindagi Programme" and "Punjab Human Capital Investment Programme. — APP

LAHORE: The Punjab Social Protection Authority under the Punjab Ehsaas Programme has launched “Nai Zindagi” and “Punjab Human Capital Investment Project” at a cost of Rs53.25 billion.

Presiding over the launch ceremony, Chief Minister Usman Bazdar said both projects were of great importance. He said the Punjab Ehsaas Programme was the first step towards materialising the dream of “Riyasat-i-Madinah”.

Under the “Nai Zindagi” programme, the chief minister said, treatment facilities would be provided to men and women suffering from acid attack besides rehabilitation of such patients.

He stressed that social rights of acid attack victims should be safeguarded besides providing them with dignified living opportunities.

“The Punjab government will bear complete treatment expenditures of the acid victims,” he announced.

Mr Buzdar said state-of-the-art burn units had been set up at Jinnah Hospital and Mayo Hospital in Lahore, Victoria Hospital in Bahawalpur, Nishtar Hospital in Multan, Allied Hospital in Faisalabad and Holy Family Hospital in Rawalpindi.

He said interest-free loans for providing skills and self-employment would be arranged to the affected people. Initially, he said, Rs200 million had been allocated for Nai Zindagi programme.

Published in Dawn, September 13th, 2020

Opinion

Editorial

Wheat worries
25 Apr, 2025

Wheat worries

PUNJAB’S farmers are enraged. They are not getting what they call a fair price for their wheat harvest this year...
Ending rabies
25 Apr, 2025

Ending rabies

RABIES remains one of Pakistan’s most deadly, yet neglected public health crises. Across the country, hundreds die...
Pahalgam attack
Updated 24 Apr, 2025

Pahalgam attack

Pakistan must proceed with caution and prepare a calm yet firm response to India’s allegations, and threats.
New IMF projection
24 Apr, 2025

New IMF projection

THE downgrading of the IMF’s growth forecast for Pakistan by 40bps to 2.6pc is perturbing, especially considering...
Stranded goods
24 Apr, 2025

Stranded goods

AS controversy over the new canals continues to rage, traders across the country have begun raising the alarm over...