PPP served masses in hard times

Radio Pakistan

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has said that Pakistan Peoples Party is working to resolve the problems of people with diligence despite inheriting numerous problems and challenges. He was speaking after laying the foundation stone of Thakot-Dasu road in District Kohistan on Friday. The Prime Minister said the party served the people in most difficult times with the support of people and help from Allah. He said Pakistan Peoples Party has offered numerous sacrifices for the cause of democracy and stability of Pakistan. He said founder of the party Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was hanged by a dictator but he still lives in the hearts of the people. He said those making conspiracies against democracy have no interest in solving the real problems of the people. Raja Pervez Ashraf said government started a number of projects for the poor masses. He said under Benazir Income Support Program over 7 million families are being provided a monthly grant of 1‚000 rupees. He said different schemes like insurance and education are also being implemented under BISP to alleviate the poverty. He said those who are trying to close this program are not well-wishers of the people. The Prime Minister directed to provide 40 percent hard area allowance to the employees working in the district. He also announced to get all the damaged schools repaired.