August 20, 2020 -Islamabad: Taking immediate steps to plan renovation of the shelter and basic amenities being provided to labourers and the poor at Panagahs, SAPM Dr. Sania Nishtar along with a team of experts visited Panagahs in Islamabad. The team inspected the two shelter facilities situated at Mandi More and G-9/4 in the federal capital. In light of findings of the team, the practical steps will be chalked out to equip Panagahs with improved standard facilities and run them in a dignified manner. At the occasion, Secretary Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Division, and Managing Director Pakistan Baitul Mal were also present. Panagah is a free lodging and food facility for labourers launched by Prime Minister Imran Khan under the Ehsaas programme. More than 100 Panagah facilities have been built up by the Government to facilitate laborers and daily wagers who need shelter.
