SAHIWAL:: Prime Minister Imran Khan says a new local bodies system will be introduced to address the problems of people at their doorsteps.

Addressing a ceremony in connection with distribution of cheques under Ehsaas and Kamyab Jawaan Programs in Sahiwal today (Friday), he said the local government elections will be held this year.

The Prime Minister said a long term policy is being framed to uplift the agriculture sector, which has been made part of China Pakistan Economic Corridor project.

Imran Khan said the country is also heading towards industrialization. He said due to our policies, the textile industry is operating at its full capacity whilst the construction sector is also witnessing a major growth.

The Prime Minister said the government is working to uplift the areas which were neglected in the past.

He said the health insurance cards will be provided to all families in Punjab by December this year.

The Prime Minister said the government has decided to bring a uniformed syllabus so that the children of poor families also get the opportunities to excel.

He said Ehsaas program has been launched to protect the vulnerable segments of the society. NNI