Public welfare projects should be above politics: Ahsan

Benazir Income Support Program is successfully working throughout the country to support deserving people.

This was stated by the Federal Planning and Development Minister Ahsan Iqbal at the inauguration ceremony of Benazir Dynamic Registry Sector at Narowal today.

Ahsan Iqbal said provision of financial assistance to flood affectees through this Program is commendable. He said public welfare projects should be above politics.

Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Security Shazia Marri also accompanied him.

Meanwhile, addressing the inaugural ceremony of the Diagnostic Center of Atomic Energy Commission in Narowal on Saturday, the Minister paid rich tribute to the scientists and engineers of Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission, and said the nation salutes national heroes, who made the country's defense invincible.

He said the government is working on new projects in the field of science and engineering to strengthen national economy.

The Diagnostic Center is a satellite center of Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission established in Narowal to diagnose cancer patients in the district and surrounding areas.

Source: Radio Pakistan