November 5, 2022 (MLN): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting on PM’s relief package through USC at Finance Division today where he advised the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) to provide relief to the masses.
FM was apprised of the Prime Minister’s relief package and subsidy being provided on five essential items (pulses, flour, sugar, rice, and ghee) through USC to facilitate masses of the country. It was informed that good quality of flour, sugar, rice, ghee, and pulses were being provided to the masses across the country on subsidized rates. The financial implications of the subsidy were also discussed in the meeting.
Finance Minister Mr. Ishaq Dar said that the present government is cognizant of the issues of the poor segment of the society that needs maximum relief support. He further emphasized that providing relief to the poor is priority of the government and the Govt is providing utmost support to them.
He further directed Ministry of Industries and Production to formulate comprehensive model under which maximum relief may be provided to the lest endowed segment on priority.
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Posted on:2022-11-05T20:52:47+05:00
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