CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif Approves Increased Housing Funds for Police Martyrs' Families
Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has taken another commendable step for the welfare of police martyrs' families by approving an increase in funds for home purchases. Through the dedicated efforts of IG Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, funding for houses purchase for police martyrs' families has been raised, ranging from PKR 5 million to PKR 20 million.
Under this new initiative, the fund for purchasing homes for the families of martyred constables and head constables has been increased by PKR 5 million, bringing the total to PKR 18.5 million. Similarly, families of martyred ASIs and sub-inspectors will now receive a total of PKR 24.5 million, reflecting an increase of PKR 7 million. For the families of martyred inspectors and DSPs, the fund has been increased by PKR 10 million, while families of SPs and SSPs will see an increase of PKR 12 million. Families of DIGs and officers of higher ranks will now receive an increase of PKR 20 million for home purchases.
IG Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, noting that the increase in funds will ease the challenges in purchasing suitable housing and offer improved living conditions for the families of martyrs.
(Handout No. 1053)
Syed Mubasher Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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