Usman Buzdar approves aid package for artists affected by coronavirus lockdown

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Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has approved a financial aid package devised by the Information and Culture Department to provide aid worth Rs15,000 to Rs20,000 each to three thousand needy artistes.

According to a news release issued on Tuesday, the chief minister stated the government was fully aware of difficulties being faced by the artistes due to lockdown and added that deserving artistes would be assisted transparently.

"The artistes would be provided financial aid as soon as possible after their categorisation," he added.