ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Thursday tool notice of complaints by pensioners regarding delays and difficulties being faced by them in collecting pensions at various bank branches.
The minister, in a statement here, said the government had created a system for direct disbursement of pension into pensioners’ bank accounts for their convenience.
He directed the AGPR to expedite operationalization of the relevant technology platforms in order to address the pensioners’ grievances and ensure timely disbursement of pensions.
The minister said the government was committed to improve the welfare of the senior citizens, including pensioners.
