Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation, Dr Sania Nishtar says, under the umbrella of PTI government's initiatives for poverty alleviation and social safety, Ehsaas has increased six-month stipend for deserving women from twelve thousands to thirteen thousand rupees each.

In a tweet, Sania Nishtar said government has taken initiatives for emancipation of poor women of the society. She urged the women to must obtain transaction receipt by the bank representative along with cash received. Dr Sania also directed district administrations to ensure transparency in transactions and warned strict action against those misleading women especially illiterate womenfolk from rural areas.