No need to worry as Pakistan Army can overcome every threat: Maryam

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz said that there was tension on the border between India and Pakistan, but there was no need to worry as the Pakistan Army can overcome every threat.

She said this while launching Pakistan’s first-ever largest ration card programme worth Rs84 billion here on Tuesday.

Addressing tensions with India, the chief minister said, “I want to tell Pakistanis that no matter which party we belong to, we should stand with the Pakistan Army on this occasion. Any enemy of Pakistan will think 10 times before attacking, as everyone knows that Pakistan is a nuclear power.” She said that there was tension on the border between India and Pakistan, but there was no need to worry. The Pakistan Army can combat every threat. Allah Almighty has given Pakistan, Pakistani people and the Pakistan Army the courage to encounter the enemy.

Regarding the Ration Card programme, Maryam said Rs3,000 monthly subsidy will be given to the social security workers and miners. The chief minister said the provincial government is providing ration cards to 12.5 lakh workers in Punjab.

Through the ‘JS Bank Zindagi’ card, social security workers and miners will be able to get digital cash, transfer, advance salary and rewards on the Labour Day. In addition to other facilities, the ‘JS Bank Zindagi’ card will also provide additional cash benefits and insurance.

The workers and miners will be able to get 13 additional benefits and facilities through the CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif ration card.