Lahore: (RightNow) Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announces measures to combat poverty. She states that solid economic policies are empowering the poor in the province.

On World Poverty Alleviation Day, Maryam Nawaz highlights schemes like Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar, Parwaaz Card, and Laptop Scheme to aid the underprivileged. She also mentions the Talented Scholarship Scheme.

The Chief Minister reveals that rural women are being empowered through skill development programs. Under the Dhee Rani Program, the government covers wedding expenses.

Under the Apna Khet, Apna Rozgar Scheme, thousands of acres of land are allocated to poor rural individuals. This initiative aims to alleviate poverty and boost agricultural production.

It is noteworthy that easy loans are also being provided to youth and women to start businesses.