PM Imran Khan said that the government is expanding its already introduced initiatives, including health cards, Kisan cards, and the Ehsaas programme because of the soaring inflation.ĭuring the meeting, PM Imran Khan expressed concerns over rising flour prices in Sindh.Įarlier, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation Dr Sania Nishtar briefed PM Imran Khan on the Ehsaas programme. "A large targeted subsidy programme for the poor will be launched soon," he announced. He revealed that Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have already expressed interest, meanwhile, discussions are underway with Sindh and Balochistan. The premier, during the meeting, said the targeted subsidy programme will be launched with joint financial support by the federal and provincial governments. Moreover, they said that it was decided that targeted subsidies will also be provided to low-income people through Utility Stores.Ĭonfirming the news, Governor Sindh Imran Ismail said relevant authorities have been directed to make a plan to provide subsidised petrol to low-income groups. It was also decided that committees at the district level must be formed to reduce inflation, the sources said. Last week, the PTI-led government had announced a massive price hike in petroleum products, increasing the per litre cost of petrol by Rs10.49 and high-speed diesel by Rs12.44 for the next fortnight.
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