Govt itself bearing burden of Rs 450 bln deficit to control inflation: PM Imran

Attock: Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government was bearing a deficit of Rs 450 billion to control inflation and reduce the financial burden on poor segments of society.

While talking at groundbreaking ceremony of state of the art mother and child hospital in Attock today, the Premier said that PTI government had taken unprecedented relief measures for underprivileged segments through several socio-welfare initiatives.

The meeting was attended by Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar, Health Minister Dr Yasmeen Rashid, Member National Assembly Major (retd) Tahir Sadiq, members of Punjab Assembly Syed Yawar Bukhari, Malik Muhammad Anwar, Jamshed Altaf and the PTI leadership of Attock.

“At the time, when his government assumed power, Pakistan’s total financial deficit was $20 billion, which was significantly brought down with utmost efforts,” he said.

He mentioned that as the country’s economy heavily depended on imports, international inflation put a big impact on the local price hike.

Khan said his government successfully ensure economic stability during the pandemic when the world faced a financial crisis. 

“The government was fully cognizant of the problems faced by the poor and was committed to extending them relief at every level,” he added.

He said the health card would soon be launched in the entire Punjab which will help the poor families benefit from the quality medical facilities. 

“30% relief would be provided on the purchase of flour and ghee through the Ehsaas subsidy programme,” Imran Khan added.

Prime Minister further added that Kamyab Pakistan Programme would provide interest-free loans to two million households for house building, start-ups and skills training.

“Kamyab Jawan Programme was already providing loans to youth across the country,” he stated.

COURTESY: APP