The Punjab government, led by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, has introduced the Mazdoor Card to help workers in the country’s most populous province.
According to local media reports, the latest initiative will benefit 1.2 million laborers and 6.8 million heirs registered with the Punjab Social Security department.
Workers can use this card as a debit card and an identification code to ensure that financial benefits are paid on time.
A Mazdoor card will be accepted at hospitals and dispensaries of the Social Security Institute, as well as enlisted medical facilities throughout Punjab, in addition to payment withdrawal.
Officials further linked this card to previously existing Sehat Sahulat Card and various government loan schemes.
A special concession would be available on the Mazdoor card on Railways, Stores, and Private Schools for children’s education. Other benefits include up to 30 percent discount on products of more than 130 companies.
