LAHORE:Punjab Minister for Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Mal Sohail Shaukat Butt said that the ‘Himmat Card’ is a gift from Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for the deserving segments of society. This card would provide maximum benefits to deserving individuals and would soon be in the hands of the beneficiaries.
Provincial minister for social welfare and bait-ul-mal expressed these views during his meeting with the newly appointed Ameen Bait-ul-Mal MPA Khawaja M Waseem Butt here on Wednesday.
During the meeting, Sohail Shaukat Butt discussed the "Himmat Card" initiative, emphasising the importance of ensuring its effective implementation. He highlighted that, in collaboration with Bait-ul-Mal, the distribution of this card to people with disabilities would be carried out with complete transparency.
He noted that Punjab Chief Minister has emerged as a beacon of hope for the underprivileged and impoverished communities in the province and that under her leadership, the ‘Himmat Card’ initiative will serve as a milestone in the fight against poverty.
This was Khawaja Waseem’s first visit to the Social Welfare office after assuming his new role. Minister for Transport Bilal Akbar Khan and Parliamentary Secretary Ch Arshad Javed Warraich also accompanied him during this visit.
During the meeting, a comprehensive discussion took place regarding departmental affairs and performance. Sohail Shaukat Butt congratulated Ameen Bait-ul-Mal Punjab on his new appointment and reiterated his commitment to work together for public service. Khawaja Waseem also affirmed his strong resolve to serve the public through his new role.