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Zakat and Ushr: ‘Over Rs3 billion distributed among 500,000 people’

LAHORE: Zakat and Ushr Minister Nadeem Kamran told the press on Sunday that over Rs3 billion had been distributed among 500,000 people from Deprived backgrounds.


He told the press that the funds had been allocated in the form of  allowances, public health, education and religious facilities, marriage, Ramadan and Eid grants. He said the department had provided Ramadan and Eid grants to over 100,000 people twice in the holy month.

 Kamran called on sponsors to contribute towards the cause for the welfare of the disadvantaged. He said all funds had been transferred on a quarterly basis to beneficiaries by cellular services in a transparent manner. The minister said a Rs1,000 monthly subsistence allowance had been provided to over 100,000 widows, the visually impaired and the aged.

He said scholarships  of Rs80 million had been awarded to over 20,000 students. He said over 32,000 students had been imparted vocational training to secure their living.

The minister said the value of marriage grants had been raised to Rs20,000 from Rs10,000. He said the move had benefited over 4,000 families. Kamran said Rs310 million had been allocated for the free treatment of underprivileged citizens at public health facilities and select private hospitals.



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