PC-I devised to tackle stunting, NA told.

ISLAMABAD -- The National Assembly was informed on Monday that a comprehensive nutrition PC-I for the entire country titled 'Tackling Malnutrition Induced Stunting in Pakistan' has been formulated.

In response to a question asked by MNA Naureen Farooq Ibrahim, the health minister said the PC-I was devised as per the advice and guidance of National Health Task Force.

'This PC-I targets beneficiaries of the 'Sehat Sahulat Programme' high burden districts covering around 30pc population of the country which belong to the most under-privileged and marginalised segments of the society and country,' the health ministry said in written reply, adding that stakeholder consultations are underway and proposed cost of the project is Rs350 billion including federal share of Rs175 billion.

The PC-I, submitted...