Categories: Pakistan

Many projects in pipeline: NA told

F.P. Report

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, Shazia Marri has said that several projects are in the pipeline for recovery and rehabilitation of the flood-affected areas.

Speaking to the points of GDA leader Ghous Bux Khan Mahar in the National Assembly on Tuesday, she said the government has effectively highlighted the plight of flood victims and secured support of the international community. She said we will have to build a climate resilient infrastructure to avert future disasters.

The Minister said Benazir Income Support Program played a pivotal role in disbursement of seventy billion rupees amongst the flood-affected people. The National Assembly transacted private members’ business. Six bills were laid before the house on Tuesday. These included: Pakistan Citizenship Amendment Bill 2023, The Federal Urdu University of Arts, Sciences and Technology Amendment Bill 2023, The National Skills University Amendment Bill, The Institute of Space Technology Amendment Bill, The COMSATS University Amendment Bill and the Equal Scales of Salary and Allowances Bill. (INP)

The Frontier Post

Recent Posts

Instagram rolls out iPad app with Reels at the center to take on TikTok

(Reuters) : Instagram launched a dedicated iPad application on Wednesday, placing its short-form video feature…

3 minutes ago

Death toll rises to 60 in Nigeria boat accident, officials say

(Reuters) : At least 60 people have died and dozens were rescued after a boat…

13 minutes ago

US’ denial of visas to Palestinian officials could backfire

Dr. Abdel Aziz Aluwaisheg The Trump administration decided last week to revoke the visas previously…

23 minutes ago

Israel, US appear to prefer Hamas to peaceful Abbas

Daoud Kuttab Two recent decisions by the US government are puzzling to any observer of…

23 minutes ago

Russia launches over 500 drones and missiles at Ukraine as Zelensky seeks more support

KYIV, Ukraine (AP): Russia fired more than 500 drones and two dozen missiles at Ukraine…

31 minutes ago

Medical groups call on US Health Secretary Kennedy to step down

WASHINGTON: Multiple health groups and medical associations called on US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy…

32 minutes ago

This website uses cookies.