Lahore, October 17, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has said that Pakistan is facing the challenge of poverty alleviation along with other challenges. In his message issued on Monday, the CM stated that the corona and floods have increased poverty. Let us redouble our efforts in the fight against poverty and build a society that is not only poverty-free but also empowers the needy, he added. Poverty affects the entire society; he noted and added that sustainable livelihoods, business opportunities and access to productive resources must be improved to reduce poverty at the grassroots.
The CM mentioned that the Punjab Ehsaas Ration Program is a historic initiative to eradicate poverty. Under this program, ghee, flour, pulses and oil were provided to eight million deserving families at 40 percent cheaper. The focus of my initiatives is the welfare of the poor; he maintained and added that rapid industrialization could help reduce poverty by providing more employment opportunities. Addressing poverty is indispensable for the elimination of fanaticism and everyone should play a role in this regard, the CM concluded.
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