PM Khan lays foundation stone of shelter for the homeless in Lahore
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Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived in Lahore on Saturday to lay the foundation stone for a shelter project in the city — the first of five in Lahore.
These will be followed by shelters in other cities across the country, the premier shared on Twitter.
"We are committed to building a social net for our poor citizens so everyone has a shelter over his/her head and access to health and education."
Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar accompanied the premier at the launching ceremony for the shelter house.
"Today, we are taking the first step for the welfare of the people," said PM Khan while speaking to the guests and media at the event.
The premier added that now that the country has come out of the crisis of repayment of loans, all efforts will be put in for initiating public-welfare projects.
He praised CM Buzdar for his work so far in the province. "I told him [CM Buzdar] once and he himself went and saw all the sites [for the shelter] and selected them. Work on the building has also started."
"Usman Buzdar was chosen as the Chief Minister of Punjab so that the marginalised areas of southern Punjab could be brought at par with the developed areas."
PM Khan announced that in seven to ten days, the government would launch its project for the alleviation of poverty, which would be "unlike any other in Pakistan".
He added that the package would be a coordinated effort of all organisations working towards the alleviation of poverty under one umbrella.
"We have said that we will present our full performance to the country in 100 days [since forming government]; the most important part of that is this poverty alleviation package."
According to Radio Pakistan, the shelter building will be based upon a "state of the art" design with simplicity in order to improve its utility, besides availability of separate facilities to ensure best usage of the place.
It will also include construction of multi-purpose halls for imparting training and holding of public awareness programmes on vital social objectives.
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Nov 10, 2018 03:45pm
Build it and hand over to Edhi Foundation. To avoid corruption and mismanagement in such a noble cause.
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Nov 10, 2018 03:50pm
Saving our planet, lifting people out of poverty, advancing economic growth…these are one and the same fight.
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Nov 10, 2018 03:55pm
Well Done PM Imran Khan for this great cause, it is great step towards the public welfare indeed..
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Nov 10, 2018 04:03pm
Naya Pakistan Zindabad..
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Nov 10, 2018 04:11pm
Great move which was long overdue. Well done and keep it up.
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Nov 10, 2018 04:20pm
We all need to look after the homeless and less fortunate people. All power to this kind of projects in Pakistan.
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Nov 10, 2018 04:20pm
a great step towards prosperity...long live IK
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Nov 10, 2018 04:26pm
Love and Best wishes to Imran khan and Bushra Maneka.
All the best for such beautiful deeds for needy and poor. But bigger issue and root cause of endless and overgrowing population remains as it is and limited resources of the planet will only lead to chaos ,corruption and wars in future.Nevertheless its good start stay blessed both of you. Love and Happiness from Blood brothers India.
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Nov 10, 2018 04:29pm
Excellent step. Hopefully it will help with reducing the number people sleeping rough on the roadside at night. Same initiatives are desperately needed in other large cities. Public donations specially from wealthy people can help to run such facilities.
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Nov 10, 2018 04:37pm
Great initiatives by great leader.
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Nov 10, 2018 04:38pm
The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little.
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Nov 10, 2018 04:38pm
Goo. Keep the good work going.
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Nov 10, 2018 04:38pm
No leader ever had this much compassion for the of this country PM Imran khan zindabad
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Nov 10, 2018 04:41pm
Building anything is easy,the real test maintenance of these shelter homes..
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Nov 10, 2018 04:42pm
Stop this PTV dramas of the past. There are many shelter homes in Lahore already. it is not some revolutionary thing that Imran Khan is doing for the first time. PM should stop this inauguration culture and photosession and should concentrate on the fundamentals and the big picture.
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Nov 10, 2018 04:44pm
What happened to the clean toilets in petrol stations project?
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Nov 10, 2018 04:48pm
Along with construction of these shelters, one has increase the awareness capacity of these persons for their future activity.
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Nov 10, 2018 04:49pm
Great initiative by the PM.
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Nov 10, 2018 05:07pm
Great initiative. But personal security must be a big component of running and managing shelters. Men, women, youth and minors all must have security. Police stations get the most calls from shelters in advance countries such as USA where shelters are a norm in large cities and are largely funded by philanthropic organizations.
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Nov 10, 2018 05:15pm
Great job PTI. IK is a compassionate PM.
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Nov 10, 2018 05:16pm
Another great work by the great Khan.
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Nov 10, 2018 05:25pm
The best job, PM, thank you. They are Pakistani citizens. Now, find good administrators who can take these citizens for better future, especially correction trained administration.
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Nov 10, 2018 05:25pm
I must say the tabdeeli is everywhere. IK has put things in the right direction.. hope to see Naya Pakistan in action very soon.. hats off
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Nov 10, 2018 05:35pm
this is a very noble project , i pray inshallah it will be successful
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Nov 10, 2018 05:36pm
i pray that this noble project will inshallah be successful
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Nov 10, 2018 05:37pm
Well done sir. The man of action.
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Nov 10, 2018 05:44pm
This is the sign of true leadership
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Nov 10, 2018 05:44pm
This is the sign of true compassionate leadership
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Nov 10, 2018 06:05pm
First time I am agreed with imran Khan . State should be a welfare state . To the people for the people and by the people . Feel and work for the suffering of other( poorest of poor) this feeling gave soil Devine status . 2nd picture of homeless make me cry. For me late Edi sahib was the perfect role model for any youth and to understand the true meaning of religion . Long live humanity.
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Nov 10, 2018 06:13pm
A very good initiative by PTI government, but why all Five Shelters in Lahore, why not one each in big
cities such as Karachi, Faisalabad, Peshawer and Queta as a start?
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Nov 10, 2018 06:16pm
Good efforts keep it up
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Nov 10, 2018 06:21pm
Great step Mr PM
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Nov 10, 2018 06:23pm
A very big beginning.PM Khan must ensure that these institutions are not ignored by it’s administrators. These projects have to be run successfully for the purpose it’s being established.
Such organizations if given in wrong hands to be administered can become place of misuse and exploitation of the poor by it’s managers and those who can easily use their position and influence to manage it their ways.
Thus bringing more harm and pain to already suffering poverty stricken people from the disadvantaged people of the Pakistani communities.
May PM Khan’s good intentions bear fruits for shelter less people and those disadvantaged who get to be housed honorably in these facilities.
While concluding these comments,I must emphasize that PM Khan must put strict accountability processes for the administrators, who are found culpable of misusing their authority and allocated funds for such facilities;that must be a place of raising and cultivating awareness for the betterment of the poorest.
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Nov 10, 2018 06:25pm
Mashallah Pakistan
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Nov 10, 2018 06:25pm
The word "Shelter" made me remember EDHI. What a great man he was. For decades, he kept doing what the state has failed to do even today.
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Nov 10, 2018 06:26pm
working for the poor is tad. why polticians dont want to rwmove the poverty so that no one requires shelter homes
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Nov 10, 2018 06:32pm
Now this is what I call the start of roti kapra and Makaan - PPP should be ashamed of themselves for using this slogan but delivering nothing but misery for the poor during their tenure
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Nov 10, 2018 06:41pm
Well done!
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Nov 10, 2018 06:47pm
Excellent initiative by the PM.
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Nov 10, 2018 06:54pm
Ten million homes. And this is where he starts? Humble beginnings.
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Nov 10, 2018 07:09pm
Please use 100% Pakistani material and construction companies and workers to build anything in Pakistan. If government encourage local businesses end of day they will generate employment and tax revenue NO MORE CHINES COMPANIES ON PAKISTANI PROJECTS
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Nov 10, 2018 07:17pm
Good Job, PM IK! Proud of you.
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Nov 10, 2018 07:19pm
Wow, kudos to Imran Khan, thinking of the most deprived first, what a great humanitarian and a leader. Shame on PPP and PMLn for not thinking of the masses for all those years they have been in power nothing to show for in an honest way
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Nov 10, 2018 07:20pm
Well done IK and PTI. Best leader of them for Pakistan.
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Nov 10, 2018 07:20pm
Good beginning, lets hope it continues
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Nov 10, 2018 07:22pm
If the cost of this house will be around 2 million bucks how would poorest of the poor can afford it???
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Nov 10, 2018 07:23pm
PM with his heart and mind in the right place. State must take care of its poor.
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Nov 10, 2018 07:24pm
I love it. !
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Nov 10, 2018 07:30pm
Setting up Shelter Houses for the poor and helpless is in the true Islamic spirit of a welfare state caring for the needy. Also begging on the streets must be "banned". These children must be provided shelter and education by the government. This will break criminal gangs who force children to beg, an evil practice. This was a black scar on the conscious of our people who are otherwise generous and compassionate. This would be the real Pakistan of our beloved Quaid.
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Nov 10, 2018 07:34pm
Great move if every one thinks like Iimran khan we will have a naya Pakistan
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Nov 10, 2018 07:46pm
You cannot fool all the people all the time!
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Nov 10, 2018 08:13pm
Well done Buzdar and Khan. Our poor need govt support and its an important step towards their welfare
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Nov 10, 2018 08:14pm
Good initiative towards allievation of poverty.
Great work by IK team
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Nov 10, 2018 08:14pm
Well done CM and PM, our poor need govt support and its an important step towards their welfare
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Nov 10, 2018 08:15pm
IK, a man of the people.
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Nov 10, 2018 08:18pm
Good work, hope India and Pakistan can focus more on poor people than billions of dollars on arms.
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Nov 10, 2018 08:23pm
This is the first time any government has looked at a shelter project for the poor, for years we have watched people begging and living on the streets to the point where it was acceptable. Pakistan is an Islamic country and should lead by example.
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Nov 10, 2018 08:26pm
Cosmetics Activities
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Nov 10, 2018 08:29pm
The speed of his progress is very fast. I am quite hopeful, he will succeed in bringing this nation among those nations who guards their citizens.
We do not want that we become a super power, we want a nation for humanity.
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Nov 10, 2018 08:31pm
Going good Ik. Hats off
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Nov 10, 2018 08:32pm
If the poor of our society have roof over their heads, security for their family, access to food and education and justice. Pakistan will be a whole different place in 20 years. welfare of poor is bad news for corrupt, mafia and those who are enemy of state ( within and outside). Mr. PM has to make sure that these elements do not undermine this effort while he is occupied elsewhere.
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Nov 10, 2018 08:36pm
Congratulations. Wish you all the best, Naya Pakistan. Most Respectful salute to you. Pranam.
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Nov 10, 2018 08:49pm
Good step taken by IK.. Great
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Nov 10, 2018 08:52pm
Good step taken by sir IK.. Very good sir stay blessed Always and keep Working for Pakistan's prosperity and Progress
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Nov 10, 2018 08:54pm
@Ajaya K Dutt,
Nice thoughts dear.
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Nov 10, 2018 08:57pm
continue PM khan you are going in the right direction, however, you know that nothing will be successful unitl you get rid of corruption???????? Think about it also.
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Nov 10, 2018 09:08pm
@Mohsin Malik,
Haters busy with nonsense. Even a good step for poor and homeless is not palatable!
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Nov 10, 2018 09:25pm
@Mohsin Malik, "Stop this PTV dramas of the past. There are many shelter homes in Lahore already." Malik Saab, if that is the case, then why are so many people having to sleep under an open sky? Everyone needs an opportunity to do well. That opportunity does not exist for families whose basic needs of shelter, food and health care remain unfulfilled.
Go ahead PM IK, we are with you.
PPP, you did very well in establishing the Benazir Income Support Program. Now please take the next step in establishing basic shelters in Sind as well.
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Nov 10, 2018 09:36pm
is it the same scheme where the poor has to do 20% down payment upfront?? if so it doesn't look like it will help the poor guy in picture
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Nov 10, 2018 09:44pm
Very good speach by the PM. We need to show compassion for one another.
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Nov 10, 2018 09:46pm
I want to know which part of Punjab taxes he used to make this?
they are mismanaging everything. where r the funds coming from?
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Nov 10, 2018 09:50pm
Why does IK need his name on the plaque to be in larger font than everything else.
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Nov 10, 2018 09:54pm
Pakistan needed leader with Empathy. Great Khan is fighter for the under prevailed, environment. Pakistan Zindabad
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Nov 10, 2018 09:58pm
@Sana, Politics may have something to do with a focus on Lahore. Politicians do not do anything without thinking about votes. Ideally, they could have started just 1 each in large cities and experimented for a year or two and then increased to 3 or 4.
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Nov 10, 2018 10:06pm
@bhaRAT©, it was Roosevelt who said this
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Nov 10, 2018 10:07pm
Whoever brings homeless under shelter has my support..
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Nov 10, 2018 10:36pm
@Mohsin Malik, some ppl will not happy with him no matter what.
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Nov 10, 2018 10:37pm
@Hello,
Correctly deduced.
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Nov 10, 2018 10:50pm
Knowing the culture in Punjab, its impossible to keep this a true homeless shelter. Soon, management of the shelter will find ways to earn money and use it for other purposes.
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Nov 10, 2018 11:05pm
Amazing! It took an outsider, a former sports figure, not even a resident of Punjab or Lahore to realize the gravity of the situation and lay the foundation for the construction of a shelter.
NS, SS and dozens of other corrupt politicians, who either called Lahore their 'home' or owned palatial residences, never even uttered a word on this issue, let alone take some action to solve the problem and provide some relief to the homeless and the poor. They lived like lords within the same city and land, but simply chose to ignore the facts or were just too busy accumulating wealth and robbing the people, to even give a damn!
This gesture, no matter how small, well-intentioned or how successful eventually, earns IK the award of a humanitatiran. I hope this government can raise this issue and drawn attention of local as well as foreing donners, including The Gates Foundation to open such shelters for the poor, orphans, widows, battered women, addicts or simply the wretched lost souls.
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Nov 10, 2018 11:15pm
@Vorshal Handa, what's with you.
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Nov 10, 2018 11:16pm
free handouts for the indolent poor. Where will all the money come from?
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Nov 10, 2018 11:23pm
.... compare this to what PPP did to poor people of Thar.
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Nov 10, 2018 11:31pm
@Asifnaqvi, Fully agree. Edhi Saab is one with no comparison in Pakistan. He did a lot with no publicity. But, Politicians are more worried about publicity and grabbing headlines.
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Nov 10, 2018 11:36pm
@Philosopher
ATleast lower middle class can afford it. They are also the Citizen of Pakistan and deserve their own
place to live.
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Nov 10, 2018 11:45pm
This pm is gold.
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Nov 10, 2018 11:49pm
@Texan
Most probably, people now can lodge their complain(s) directly to the incumbent Prime Minister even
through their phone. I HOPE THIS PROGRAM IS NOW IN PLACE AND FUNCTIONAL.
I am sure it will make the difference to contain corruption and to improve efficiency.
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Nov 10, 2018 11:58pm
Build something in Karachi too.
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Nov 11, 2018 12:00am
Waiting to see other steps like this in rural areas.
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Nov 11, 2018 12:07am
@RAja Raman, "Edhi Saab is one with no comparison in Pakistan."
He has passed away, unfortunately.
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Nov 11, 2018 12:07am
@Mohsin Malik, I think those are privately funded by various organisations. This is a government funded project as it is ultimately Goverment's responsibility to implement a welfare state. Stop being cynical and support your prime minister.
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Nov 11, 2018 12:20am
@Yawar, I am running one as well. But I don't need photo shoots and headlines to do anything. Even many of my family members don't know about it. This is how charity works.
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Nov 11, 2018 12:21am
First work on water and electric for every Pakistani...
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Nov 11, 2018 12:24am
Agree. Good intent. Build it and give to a NGO with integrity to manage. These welfare projects are ripe for corruption in our countries. Otherwise have strict oversight.
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Nov 11, 2018 02:27am
One more door ( Department) for corruption. First fix or shut down other corrupted departments before opening others. Private sector is doing very good and impressive job for poor and homeless . Actually please hand over all hospitals to private sector it will help bring down budget, corruption and improve health care services.
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Nov 11, 2018 03:15am
please don't forget to regularize your own home first by paying fines !
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Nov 11, 2018 03:15am
First time in my life I am feeling proud of the prime minister of our country. He is really a statesman.
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Nov 11, 2018 04:40am
I like Imran Khan's people's oriented initiatives.
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Nov 11, 2018 04:41am
very good Imran khan.... nice step... great work for poor .. appreciation from across the border to you sir.
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Nov 11, 2018 05:01am
@Philosopher (From Japan), I think it will be free for the homeless, the government will and should bear the costs
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Nov 11, 2018 05:11am
If someone ponders carefully, shelter for the homeless is fine and noble, but not as good as few other pressing issues facing the nation. How many can Few shelters provide cover to the homeless? Few hundred? A thousand? There must be hundreds of thousands homeless in the country. Even the richest countries of the world can’t provide shelter to all of their homeless. On the other hand, Thousands are dying every day from polluted and Arsenic drinking water. Better, pay attention to public health issues from Drinking water. People do not have income source. Create jobs. Let them stand on their feet. Forget shelter homes.
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Nov 11, 2018 05:51am
A laudable initiative! Hope this is just a start of many more initiatives like this across Pakistan to help the poor. For large-scale poverty reduction, however, a well thought out comprehensive track able master plan is needed. It would be encouraging to see such a plan in the near future.
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Nov 11, 2018 06:00am
What is so special in it. IK should not exaggerate everything as huge achievement.
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Nov 11, 2018 07:07am
@Mohsin Malik, but u just blurted it out.its even Steven now...
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Nov 11, 2018 07:42am
IT is duty of Newspapers to provide news and information to the public. In this story there is no information regarding
Location of the project.
Cost
Who will be governing body
How in 60-70 days engineering drawings are made, reviewed, approved, bids are invited and contract is awarded. In impossible task according to PPRA rules.
Which friend of Imran Khan get this contract and how much advance is given to him.
No answer in this great news.
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Nov 11, 2018 08:04am
Great move. Congratulations Mr. PM. Now the next mo
Step and very quick has to come up with a plan & manpower to protect the project against mismanagement & corruption.
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Nov 11, 2018 08:12am
Let Edhi or saylani run these facilities. Government should only provide land and building.
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Nov 11, 2018 09:23am
Location of these shelter home..when will this pojecet be completed
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Nov 11, 2018 03:39pm
@Shazad, there ain’t no such thing as a free lunch.
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Nov 11, 2018 10:30pm
I support this IK's project not because it will resolve all problems that our homeless have but it will implant the sense in our society to think positive about our poors and unfortunate brothers and sisters.
These project foster love and care among societies. It is a small step but in a positive direction.
Our GOVERNMENT is not RICH but our CITIZENS are.
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Nov 12, 2018 02:54am
Symbolic gesture by symbolic leader literally tens of millions homeless will not be helped a lot of money will go into a lot of pockets none for homeless lot of photo opportunities.
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Nov 12, 2018 08:16am
Why is prime minister putting his name on it, did he pay for it? He is no different from all the rest of liars.
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