——— Govt will announce electricity relief package soon, says Minister
——— Adds authorities working tirelessly for the country’s economic development
From Abid Usman
LAHORE: Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik said that the government is committed to provide all possible relief to the people.
Talking to media in Lahore on Sunday, he said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is working tirelessly for the country’s development and prosperity of people.
He said that the prime minister successfully saved the country from default.
The minister added that the prime minister will soon present a comprehensive relief package for pow-er consumers by reducing electricity prices.
In reply to a question, he said that the IMF has expressed confidence in Pakistan’s economic policies.
Ali Pervaiz Malik emphasized that security forces personnel are making sacrifices for the defense of the motherland.
He said that we have to work together for the country’s development. Earlier, sources told Dunya News that a major relief would be provided to the public soon by signifi-cantly reducing electricity prices.
It has been decided to pass on the full financial benefit to the public in electricity prices while keeping petroleum rate unchanged.