Subsidy on five essential items to continue: PM 

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says government has decided to continue targeted subsidy on five essential items of daily use at Utility Stores for the next financial year.

In a tweet, he said government is working toward a transparent, efficient & digital system where various subsidies will be brought under one umbrella.

The Prime Minister said that the directions have also been issued for the Utility Stores network to be revamped and expanded across the country including the presentation of an expansion plan for Karachi in 2 weeks.

He said Ministries of Finance, Industries & Poverty Alleviation will jointly work on reforming the system.

I have directed for the Utility Stores network to be revamped & expanded across the country including the presentation of an expansion plan for Karachi in 2 weeks. Ministries of Finance, Industries & Poverty Alleviation will jointly work on reforming the system. https://t.co/i7ltJmlghs

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) June 20, 2022

While talking to Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection and Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Shazia Marri, the Premier said providing relief to deserving populations was a top priority of the government.

The prime minister directed the Ministry of Poverty Alleviation to formulate a comprehensive strategy for a targeted subsidy in consultation with the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Trade and Commerce.

Shazia Marri apprised Prime Minister of the ongoing projects of BISP. 

The meeting also discussed political situation in the country.