Pakistani PM launches interest-free loan program for poverty alleviation
STORY: Pakistani PM launches interest-free loan program for poverty alleviation
DATELINE: March 4, 2022
LENGTH: 00:02:20
LOCATION: Islamabad
CATEGORY: SOCIETY
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various of people workingSOUNDBITE (Urdu): IMRAN KHAN, Prime Minister of Pakistan
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Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday launched an interest-free loan program worth 407 billion Pakistani rupees (2.29 billion U.S. dollars) as part of his government's efforts in poverty alleviation.
Addressing a ceremony attended by people from low-income groups, Khan said that the program aims to make low-income groups financially self-reliant and to promote economic growth in the country.
The government will provide loans for youth, women, and farmers during the next two years under the initiative, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office.
SOUNDBITE (Urdu): IMRAN KHAN, Prime Minister of Pakistan
"4.5 million of Pakistani families with lowest incomes; for every household, if they are in the cities, then
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