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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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As of today, the F-8 Underpass is now open to traffic. Naqvi

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According to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, traffic will begin to flow through the F-8 Exchange Underpass today.

During his inspection visit to the F-8 Exchange Interchange and Serena Interchange Projects in Islamabad, the minister made the statement.

According to him, the F-8 Exchange Chowk Interchange Project is still being worked on nonstop.

Serena Chowk Interchange will be opened in January, according to Mohsin Naqvi, and the construction will be finished in 60 days.

He said any kind of hindrance to the projects should be removed and projects be completed on time at all costs.

He said with the completion of the projects, citizens’ traffic woes will end.
The minister also ordered protection of trees during construction of projects.

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An event for medical training is being held at CMH Peshawar, and Major General Masood is distributing awards.

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Romina Khurshid Alam, the Coordinator of the Prime Minister’s Office, underlined the significance of gender-inclusive climate resilience during her presentation on climate change. This was done in light of the fact that Pakistan is seeing a worsening of the consequences of climate change.

When Alam was having a conversation with a group of people from the Green Tech Hub at NUST and UN-Women, he brought up the idea that women who live in rural regions are particularly vulnerable, but that they are also quite important in the process of creating solutions that are sustainable.

It was discussed by the delegation that the Green Tech Hub, which was formed in October at NUST, should be enlarged in order to foster innovation in the disciplines of climate adaptation and renewable energy. This was done in order to encourage innovation in these domains. For the purpose of bolstering the initiative, Romina Alam has committed to give assistance in the search of collecting funds and collaborations.

The necessity of providing women with the knowledge and tools necessary to create resilience was emphasized by Romina Alam, who also called for climate strategies that are inclusive and take into account the specific issues that women face and the potential that they have to take on leadership roles.

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Climate-related challenges are growing in Pakistan, and the prime minister’s climate aide is advocating for gender-inclusive climate resilience.

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During her presentation on climate change, Prime Minister’s Coordinator Romina Khurshid Alam emphasized the importance of gender-inclusive climate resilience in light of the fact that Pakistan is experiencing a worsening of the effects of climate change.

Alam brought up the fact that women living in rural areas are especially vulnerable, but they are also vital to finding sustainable solutions during a discussion with a team from the Green Tech Hub at NUST and UN-Women.

It was discussed by the delegation that the Green Tech Hub, which was established in October at NUST, should be expanded in order to encourage innovation in the fields of climate adaptation and renewable energy. In order to bolster the project, Romina Alam has committed to providing help in the pursuit of acquiring financing and collaborations.

The necessity of providing women with the knowledge and tools necessary to create resilience was emphasized by Romina Alam, who also called for climate strategies that are inclusive and take into account the specific issues that women face and the potential that they have to take on leadership roles.

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