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Senior citizens: Measures being taken to strengthen social, economic protection: PM

Pakistan Published 1 October 2026, 05:39 · archived 1 Oct 2026

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said the government was expanding measures to strengthen social and economic protection for senior citizens and improve their access to essential welfare services. In a message marking the International Day of Older Persons, being observed today (Thursday), the prime minister said the measures included digital verification for pensioners, broader coverage under the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) and additional financial assistance for elderly beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). He said the governmen...

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