Islamabad:Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated the government's commitment to the welfare, dignity, and social protection of senior citizens.

According to Radio Pakistan, on the International Day of Older Persons, the Prime Minister highlighted the significant contributions of senior citizens to the nation's social, economic, and moral framework.

The government has introduced digital verification processes for pensioners and is working on expanding the scope of the Employees' Old-Age Benefits Institution. Additionally, financial assistance for eligible seniors under the Benazir Income Support Programme is being broadened.

Ensuring access to healthcare facilities and strengthening social protection systems for the elderly are prioritized by the government as part of its ongoing efforts to support senior citizens.