Govt’s loan scheme benefiting thousands of unemployed youth: PM

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the government’s youth loan scheme is benefiting hundreds of thousands of unemployed youth in the country.

 

He was talking to founder of Akhuwat Foundation Amjad Saqib in Islamabad on Wednesday.

 

The Prime Minister appreciated the foundation for providing interest free loans to youth on easy terms.

 

Amjad Saqib apprised the Prime Minister of Akhuwat foundation’s provision of interest-free loans to the flood affected people.

 

Source: Radio Pakistan

Death toll in Türkiye earthquakes rises to 5,894

The death toll in devastating earthquakes in southern Türkiye has risen to 5,894.

 

Speaking at a news conference, Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said as many as 5,775 buildings collapsed and 8,000 people have been rescued from the rubble of the buildings.

 

Turkiye has declared a state of emergency for three months in 10 provinces in order for search and rescue operations.

 

Meanwhile, the United Nations has announced $25 million in humanitarian aid for Türkiye and Syria following deadly earthquakes.

 

Source: Radio Pakistan