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LAHORE -- Punjab Rozgar Scheme is another great initiative of Buzdar led government providing soft loans from Rs100,000 to Rs10 million.

Under the scheme, more than 1.6 million needy persons will get employment opportunities.

These views were expressed by Special Assistant to Punjab Chief Minister on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan while addressing a press conference during her visit to Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry here on Tuesday.

On this occasion, office bearers of Outdoor Advertising Association were also present on the occasion.

Dr Firdous said that the Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has agreed to exempt taxes of outdoor advertising from April to June due to corona and in this regard, notification will be issued soon. She said that the Punjab government is also taking into consideration the demand of association to decrease PHA rates for outdoor advertising.

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She said that the Punjab government introduced a comprehensive and integrated industrial policy for the first time in the history of the country for promotion of industries in the province. She said that the government promulgated Anti-Hoarding Ordinance 2020 and launched 'Qeemat Punjab' app for price checking and complaint registering.

Dr Firdous said that about 362 Sahulat Bazaars were set up across the province including 13 in Lahore.

She said that the government established consumer courts in 17 districts of the province for protection of consumer rights. The government launched a loan program on soft conditions for the revival of cottage industry and initially under the scheme, skilled persons are given soft loans from Rs3 lac to Rs5 lac in 13 districts of the province, she added.

Dr Firdous said that a substantial amount of Rs 1.5 billion has been allocated for 'Hunarmand Jawan' programme and the scheme is a reflective of Prime Minister Imran Khan's vision for the youth and an important step towards fulfillment of the promise made with the people by the PTI regarding creating job opportunities.

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Responding to a question, Dr Firdous said that Maulana Shernai exposed the real face of Maulana Fazal-ur-Rehman who is conspiring against Prime Minister Imran Khan just for his personal gains.

She said that Maulana...