CM Punjab’s Special Welfare Programs Highlighted as Social Welfare Secretary Assumes Charge

By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, Pakistan
LAHORE: Punjab Secretary for the Social Welfare Department, Saira Umar, paid a courtesy call on Provincial Minister for Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal, Sohail Shaukat Butt, after formally assuming charge of her office.
The meeting, held at the provincial minister’s office, focused on key departmental matters and an in-depth review of ongoing and future welfare initiatives across the province.
During the discussion, Provincial Minister Sohail Shaukat Butt highlighted the special welfare programs launched under the leadership of the Chief Minister of Punjab and stressed the need to further enhance their effectiveness. He reviewed the overall performance of the Social Welfare Department and issued important directives regarding the department’s future course of action.
The minister placed particular emphasis on the effective implementation of flagship welfare initiatives, including the Himmat Card, the Dhee Rani Program, and the provision of assistive devices for persons with disabilities. He said these programs aim to support underprivileged and deserving segments of society, and therefore timely delivery of services must be ensured under all circumstances.
Both officials agreed to make public welfare projects more efficient and impactful and reaffirmed their commitment to advancing all ongoing programs of the Social Welfare Department in a transparent, proactive, and result-oriented manner to maximize public benefit.
The meeting also underscored the importance of ensuring timely provision of welfare services to eligible individuals through all available means.