Feb 28, 2022

Covid-19 update: Financial assistance for families of Covid-19 deceased

The Supreme Court has directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to recommend guidelines within six weeks to provide financial assistance for the family members of persons who died due to Covid-19. The Court said that the NDMA can decide on a reasonable amount to be offered to the families.

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