"One of the key things that the government has to do is to abide by rules… because you can't be flagrantly violating the rules and expect others to comply." Senator and former SAPM, Dr. Sania Nishtar, talks about the intricacies of designing large scale public service programs, such as Ehsaas. | VCAST Online

Cash distribution points have been set up by the government’s Ehsaas Programme which aims to help those hit the hardest due to the nationwide lockdown in Pakistan. These clips here show the efforts taken to maintain social-distancing while citizens wait to check their eligibility for the emergency cash that can help them feed their families. to maintain social distancing among the beneficiaries. For all the latest updates regarding COVID-19, follow our live blog here: https://tribune.com.pk/stor

“You have to set an example. You have to empower people with clean hands. Once they see that there is a culture of integrity, they do perform.” The Ehsaas Program is a landmark social security initiative in Pakistan, which was instrumental in giving quick relief to millions of Pakistanis affected by the Covid-19 lockdown. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, Dr. Sania Nishtar, talks to VCast about the origins of the Ehsaas Program, her own transition