People start using shelter homes in Peshawar, find facilities satisfactory

430 People can be accommodated in new shelter homes

peshawar — Homeless people and travellers have started using the shelter homes established by the PTI government under its 100day plan with an aim to facilitate marginalised segments and homeless people.

In the early hours of Saturday, 40 people arrived at the Pajagi shelter home, 10 in Kohat Adda, while 15 were lodged in the shelter home near the Haji Camp bus stand where they were provided all necessary facilities and assistance.

The newly established shelter homes can accommodate a total of 430 people and can provide meals and other services.

Meanwhile, people have appreciated the PTI government for establishing shelter homes.

Shafiq Gigyani, a social activist, praised the PTI leadership, especially Prime Minister Imran Khan, for his stress on serving and helping the downtrodden and needy.

Shafiq said the project would further boost the confidence of people in the PTI leadership.

Khan Bahadur, a resident of Takht Nusrati, Karak, expressed satisfaction over the arrangements made by the provincial government at shelter homes. All necessary facilities like 24-hour electricity, water supply and medical care are available, he added.

He said shelter home is a gift for those who were forced to spend winter nights in open due to inadequate financial resources. —