Khalil Tahir Sandhu distributes Christmas grant 2014-15

Lahore: Provincial Minister for Minorities Affairs and Human Rights Khalil Tahir Sandhu has said that a transparent system has been evolved for the distribution of Christmas grant and only deserving persons will be able to receive this grant after proper verification.

He was addressing a function for the distribution of Christmas grant 2014-15 among deserving Christians at Town Hall here today. Members Punjab Assembly Tariq Masih Gill, Shakil Ivan, Mary Gill, Shazia Tariq, District Coordination Officer Capt. Retd. Usman and others were present on the occasion.

The Minister said that cheques of Christmas grant are being given to Christians throughout the province under a phased programme. He said that government is utilizing all available resources for the welfare and uplift of masses so as to promote economic activities in the country.

The Minister also informed the participants of the function about the measures taken by the government for the betterment of minorities and said that all citizens are equal under the constitution and it is their collective responsibility to play their due role for the progress and development of the country.