Advertisement
News

KP Chief Minister Restores Health Card for All Residents

Advertisement

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has announced the reinstatement of the suspended health card for the entire population of the province.

The decision was made during a meeting chaired by the Chief Minister, where it was declared that free treatment under the health card scheme would resume for 100% of the province’s population starting from the 1st of Ramadan.

To support this initiative, an immediate release of Rs 5 billion was allocated to the State Life Insurance Company. This funding will facilitate the restoration of free treatment services under the health card scheme.

Read also: PTI Leader Ali Amin Gandapur’s Father Dies of Heart Attack

Additionally, a decision was made to allocate five billion rupees per month to clear the arrears owed by the State Life Insurance Company.

Gandapur emphasized that the welfare of the people remains a top priority for the provincial government, following peace and order. He underscored the importance of the health card scheme as a significant public welfare initiative, reaffirming its continuity without compromise.

Furthermore, CM Gandapur highlighted the government’s commitment to ensuring transparency in the implementation of the scheme.

He pledged to prioritize the allocation of funds for clearing State Life’s arrears and outlined plans for introducing necessary reforms to enhance transparency and accountability, thereby maximizing the scheme’s benefits for the people.

Advertisement
Amir Shahzad

Amir Shahzad is a experienced journalist with exceptional leadership skills. Graduated from University of Peshawar, he pitched number of acclaimed stories in the national news channels. At present, serving as senior reporter in a reputed news channel of Pakistan, Amir deliver a vast array of in-depth and informative news packages on country's most strenuous part Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) bordering Afghanistan. He loves reading and travelling.

Recent Posts

WhatsApp Services Disrupted in Pakistan Ahead of PTI Protests

Global internet monitoring group NetBlocks has confirmed that WhatsApp services in Pakistan are facing disruptions…

10 hours ago

Participation in PTI Protests Will Lead to Arrests, Warns Minister

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has warned of strict measures against participants in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)…

1 day ago

Lahore’s Services International Hotel Sold for Rs1.951 Billion

The government has finalized the long-delayed sale of Lahore's Services International Hotel (SIH) for Rs1.951…

1 day ago

Pakistani Diaspora in UAE Celebrates 200,000 Members

H.E. Hussain Muhammad, Pakistan's Consul General, joined as the Chief Guest at the "PID Business…

1 day ago

Chinese Century Steel Group Threatens to Withdraw Investment From Pakistan

Century Steel Group, a key Chinese investor in Pakistan, has issued a stern ultimatum to…

1 day ago

Govt to Shut Down Internet Services Tonight in Light of PTI Protest

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) plans to suspend internet services in Islamabad and Lahore, Rawalpindi,…

1 day ago