July 21, 2020: Prime Minister Imran Khan says the government subsidies are aimed at providing relief and assistance to poor and deserving people.

He was chairing a meeting of a think-tank, established regarding various issues pertaining to the economy in Islamabad.

The Prime Minister stressed the need to thoroughly review the entire system of subsidies to ensure that the maximum number of people benefit from it in a transparent manner.

He directed the Finance Adviser to set up a special cell to scrutinize and review the subsidies provided by the government in various fields and make comprehensive recommendations to enhance their effectiveness.

Appreciating the importance, reach and transparency of cash transfer under the Ehsas Programme, Imran Khan advised to consult the Ehsas Cash Programme database for the provision of electricity, gas, utility stores, and other subsidies to the needy and the downtrodden.  

Radio Pakistan

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