Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that Prime Minister Imran Khan announced a comprehensive national strategy to tackle the issues which emerged after outspread of coronavirus endemic and it was the manifestation of PM’s feelings about the countrymen especially the poor segments of the society. Dr. Firdous in a serious of tweets on Wednesday said that the PM took the initiative keeping in mind the issues of all segments of the society. In current economic situation it was the best possible relief package to cope the upcoming challenges, she added. The package, she said, contains Rs 200 billion for labour class while Rs150 billion were earmarked for the poorest segment of the country. The Special Assistant to PM said that immediate refund of Rs 100 billion for the exporters would not only help them but also have positive impact on national economy. Allocation of Rs 100 billion for industry and agriculture sector would help improve production, she said and added that to ensure supply of good quality edibles at affordable prices at Utility Stores, Rs 50 billion have also been allocated. Firdous said that Rs 100 billion have been earmarked for lockdown situation whereas Rs 280 billion have been allocated for purchase of wheat by public sector. She further stated that the prices of petroleum products have been reduced by Rs 15 per liter and all these steps proved that the PTI government under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan wanted to provide relief to the masses and their wellbeing was its prime focus.
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