He said that the social welfare programmes of the incumbent government will transform Pakistan into a country where social equality prevails. PM Imran said that loans being given under Ehsaas programme will promote entrepreneurship and small and medium enterprises of the country. He said that around Rs200 billion have been earmarked for Ehsaas programme to help uplift the weaker segments of society. Earlier, Dr Nishtar said that under the programme, deserving women will be given cash stipends of Rs2,000 per month. She also said that agreements have now been made with two banks to open biometric ATMs to facilitate the receiving of money under Ehsaas Kafaalat programme.

Source: Pakistan Today January 31, 2020 14:48 UTC