Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that money saved through the government’s austerity and simplicity measures will be spent on the public. The premier chaired a meeting on Saturday to review oil reserves in the country and public relief measures amid recent regional tensions. He said, "Aids have been launched for operators of public transport and goods vehicles through digital wallets."
He added that under an efficient and transparent system, the digital transfer of subsidy for public transport buses and coaches as well as goods transport trucks and goods wagons has started. He said, "We strive to ensure that relief reaches economically weaker segments as quickly as possible."
Sharif said, "We will not leave our people alone in difficult times."
He maintained that it was the highest priority of the government to provide relief to the common man in challenging circumstances. The meeting briefed the Prime Minister on the progress in implementing public relief measures in view of the rise in oil prices. The briefing stated that there are sufficient reserves of petroleum products available to meet the country’s needs. The meeting was also briefed on progress in the implementation of public relief initiatives. Federal Ministers Dr. Musadik Masood Malik, Attaullah Tarar, Ali Pervaiz Malik, Special Assistant Talha Burki and other senior officials attended the meeting.
