LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Minority Affairs and Human Rights Khalil Tahir Sindhu has given interest-free loans to 380 deserving families under Chief Minister’s self-employment scheme through Akhuwat at Saint Anthony Church.,
While addressing the ceremony, he said that sharing Christmas joys with others was the real spirit of this festival. He appreciated provision of interest free loans of Rs 8 million to deserving persons under self-employment scheme under the aegis of Akhuwat for service to the humanity.
The minister said loans were being provided to the deserving persons without any discrimination and with the help of these loans, 380 families would be able to earn their livelihood.
“Being Pakistanis we will have to discharge our duties for strengthening economy of the country”, he added. Later, shields were presented to the Provincial Minister and other participants on behalf of Akhuwat.
Meanwhile, the Minister attended another function regarding Christmas at Cathedral Church Mall Road. Bishop of Lahore Sebastian Shaw, Dr. Amjad Saqib, Javed Waseem and others were present on the occasion.
