Welcome steps: PM’s schemes are encouraging, says PWC

PWC secretary welcomed the fact women has been allocated 50 per cent share in these scheme.

LAHORE:

Pakistan Workers Confederation (PWC) on Sunday welcomed the six schemes announced by the prime minister for the youth. PWC Secretary Khurshid Ahmed said the schemes were pro-poor and would benefit the neglected segments of the society.    

“The prime minister has offered training and education opportunities to the youth. Young people will be encouraged to become self-reliant through these polices,” he said. He said for workers had been asking for vocational training. He said the schemes would help bring a positive change in the society. He said he welcomed the fact women had been allocated 50 per cent share in these scheme. Khurshid said he hoped the government would expand and broaden allocations for these schemes with over time to benefit maximum people.

Published in The Express Tribune, September 23^rd, 2013.