Tag: PPAF

UNHCR-PPAF collaborate to empower Afghan refugee families with sustainable livelihoods

PESHAWAR, Nov 16 (APP):The Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) are partnering to provide productive livelihood assets to Afghan refugee families in Pakistan. The program, now in its fourth phase, is committed to empowering over 3,000 Afghan refugee families residing in six refugee camps in Districts Nowshera,… Continue reading UNHCR-PPAF collaborate to empower Afghan refugee families with sustainable livelihoods

Italy to invest €1.5 million for olive cultivation in Pakistan: Italian Ambassador

ISLAMABAD, Jun 14 (APP): Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese on Tuesday said that Italy was investing in a project worth €1.5 million for olive cultivation and growth in Pakistan. The Ambassador said that Italy had always played a vital role in helping Pakistan to develop olive cultivation and technical expertise. The “Olive Culture”… Continue reading Italy to invest €1.5 million for olive cultivation in Pakistan: Italian Ambassador

Rs. 5 billion being ploughed to upscale Ehsaas IFL scheme

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 25 (APP):The scope of Ehsaas Interest Free Loan (IFL) programme is being expanded through providing an additional amount of five billion rupees by the government. This was revealed during a review meeting convened by Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation with the Ehsaas’ executing agency, Pakistan Poverty… Continue reading Rs. 5 billion being ploughed to upscale Ehsaas IFL scheme

PPAF so far disburses Rs 181.35 bln in 130 districts

ISLAMABAD, Jun 2 (APP): Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) has disbursed Rs 181.35 billion to its 134 partner organizations in 130 districts across the country during last 16 years. The PPAF, established as an apex governmental non-profit organization for community-driven development, has also provided financing to 8 million individuals with 60 percent of loans goes… Continue reading PPAF so far disburses Rs 181.35 bln in 130 districts

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