President directs prioritization of public relief

March 24, 2026 (MLN): President Asif Ali Zardari has directed that public relief should be kept at the forefront of economic policies in view of the prevailing regional situation.

The President gave these directions during a meeting with Federal Ministers Mohsin Naqvi, Muhammad Aurangzeb and Ali Pervaiz Malik at Bhutto House in Naudero, according to Radio Pakistan. 

President Zardari emphasised that the burden of petroleum product prices should be kept as low as possible to provide maximum relief to the general public.

The meeting reviewed the law and order situation in the country, economic indicators, energy sector developments and the impact of rising petroleum product prices on the general public.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi briefed the President on ongoing counter-terrorism operations and the security situation along the borders.

The meeting also held an in-depth review of Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions and regional security challenges.

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik apprised the President on the latest economic indicators, energy sector situation and measures being taken by the government in the context of rising petroleum product prices.

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