President takes notice of pensioner's death
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday took serious notice of the death of a pensioner of Pakistan Railways who lost his life in over-night wait for his monthly dues.
The President called for an immediate inquiry into the incident.
He also took notice of the long queues of pensioners at the National Bank of Pakistan's branch at Railway Headquarters Lahore.
Spokesperson Farhatullah Babar said the President directed that the Secretary Railways should visit the Railways headquarters Lahore and investigate the circumstances for the mess.
He asked to submit a report to the Prime Minister with a copy to Presidency within three days.
The President also directed the secretaries of Finance, Railways, GM Railways and President of National Bank to ensure that funds were provided and promptly disbursed to the pensioners.
He said that pensions disbursement must not be refused on flimsy grounds and that railways authorities must be available at the banks to help the pensioners.
The President also expressed profound grief over the death of the pensioner and sympathized with members of the bereaved family.
Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2011
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