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Date of stipend distribution revealed by Punjab government: Himmat Card

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Regarding this, the Department of Social Welfare and the Bank of Punjab signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU). Attending the signing ceremony was Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif as well.

Based on the information provided, 65,000 special people in Punjab will obtain ATM cards from the Bank of Punjab. Additionally, every special person in Punjab would earn Rs 10,500 every quarter through the Himmat Card.

Thirty thousand Himmat Cards will be distributed in the first phase, and another twenty five thousand cards will be distributed in the second phase. Beginning on September 15th, payments will be made using the Himmat Card.

The state has an obligation to provide for the underprivileged and extraordinary persons who deserve it, according to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, who spoke at the event.

Hismat Card: What Is It?

Offering a variety of services, the Himmat Card is a government package for people with disabilities. Currently, needy PWDs will receive a quarterly stipend of Rs. 7,500 from the government. The Himmat Card will be used to access any additional services that the government announces in the future for those with disabilities.

Himmat Card Eligibility Requirements

Social Welfare Punjab should issue PWD certifications.
Persons with disabilities must not be able to work; they must not hold public or private employment; they must not have recently received funding from Bait ul Maal, the Zakat Fund, PSPA, BISP, or any other organizations.
A PWD’s basic information should be updated in the DPMIS (CNIC, address, mobile number, education, experience, etc.). The PMT score provided by the BISP should not be greater than 37.

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Resolving 9900 Out of 10515 Complaints: Legal Advisor’s Press Briefing

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Under Dr. Asif Mahmood Jah’s direction, the Office of the Federal Tax Ombudsman has accomplished a great deal in protecting taxpayer rights and resolving tax disputes.

Speaking at a news conference, Legal Advisor Almas Ali Jovindah mentioned that the FTO has been quite efficient, receiving 10,515 complaints and resolving 9,900 of them in the past ten months.

According to him, Dr. Jah addressed systemic flaws within tax administration by initiating 31 own-motion investigations. For the purpose of informing taxpayers of their rights, the FTO held 117 outreach workshops in the year 2024. Accessibility has also been enhanced by the incorporation of paperless and remote hearings.

He brought up the fact that a recent FBR recommendation had pushed for simpler sales tax filing and remedied unjust tax practices.

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Technology and Education Are Important: Rapid Technological Developments Are Changing Everybody’s Lives

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During his speech at a seminar held in Karachi, Federal Minister Musaddik Malik emphasized the significant role that technology plays in defining and managing modern-day life. He also highlighted the importance of adjusting to the rapid innovations that are reshaping every element of society and emphasized the need to embrace these changes.

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ATC Review Meeting Chaired by CJP: Meeting Evaluations ATC Performance: Handle the Main Issues

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Today at the Supreme Court, the Administrative Judges of Anti-Terrorism Courts met under the direction of Justice Yahya Afridi, the Chief Justice of Pakistan.

The meeting discussed important issues and evaluated the ATCs’ performance in order to guarantee the prompt and effective administration of justice in anti-terrorism cases.

Participants included the Prosecutors General from each province and the Islamabad Capital Territory, as well as Monitoring Judges from the Supreme Court and the ATC Courts.

Additionally present at the meeting were the Secretary of the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan and the Registrar of the Supreme Court.

Throughout the conference, the Chief Justice gave clear instructions. In order to help Balochistan operationalize FSL Labs in Quetta, he directed the Forensic Science Laboratory in Sindh to provide support.

The Chief Justice ordered that ATC judges who have served out their tenure be placed in appropriate roles.

Additionally, he declared that the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan would promote the possibility for exceptional ATC judges to receive training abroad.

In order to raise these matters to the attention of their respective governments, the Chief Justice urged the Attorney General for Pakistan and the Prosecutors General of each Province.

He underlined the necessity of prompt and concerted action to meet the ATCs’ resource and infrastructural requirements, which are critical to guaranteeing prompt and equitable resolutions in anti-terrorism matters.

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