Govt to provide ‘maximum relief’ to poor in budget, focus on job creation: Usman Dar

Author: APP


ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs Usman Dar Wednesday said that the government would provide maximum relief to the poor in the upcoming budget 2021-22 and would focus on creating more employment opportunities for the youth.

The next budget would be presented under extraordinary circumstances due to the pandemic and expressed that the first priority of the government is to focus on sectors which have been adversely affected by the deadly virus, he said while speaking to a private news channel.

He said that the PTI-led government would present a people-friendly budget.

“The government would ensure socioeconomic development and betterment of the poor segment of society, he said, adding that “the government has been focusing on improving the production of industrial and agriculture sectors of the country.”

The smart lockdown strategy proved to be considerably successful in order to contain the spread of coronavirus, he mentioned.

The international community is also acknowledging Pakistan’s efforts to counter the Covid-19 pandemic. “The incumbent government has ensured that no daily wager is fired from his job during the pandemic”, he added.

It is appreciable that all the institutions have made collective efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus, he said, adding that the government is making efforts to strengthen the economy and boost business activities in the country.

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