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Rs27m distributed among families of six deceased rescuers

By Our Correspondent
April 09, 2026
Secretary of Emergency Services Department (ESD) Dr Rizwan Naseer seen in this image. — Facebook/Dr Rizwan Naseer/File
Secretary of Emergency Services Department (ESD) Dr Rizwan Naseer seen in this image. — Facebook/Dr Rizwan Naseer/File

LAHORE: Punjab Emergency Services Department has distributed financial assistance worth Rs27 million among families of six deceased rescuers.

According to a spokesperson, Secretary Emergency Services Dr Rizwan Naseer met the families at the Rescue Headquarters, where he inquired about their well-being and assured them of continued institutional support.

The spokesperson said the financial aid was disbursed in accordance with government rules for the families of martyred and deceased rescuers.