Rs 50 per litre petrol subsidy for poor is to be given in Pakistan. PM said on sunday

 by marana

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said that a subsidy of Rs 50 per liter will be given to poor people with low incomes under the oil relief package. While chairing a review meeting on the relief package here, he said oil relief would be given to low-income consumers who have motorcycles, rickshaws, 800cc cars and other small cars.

PM Shehbaz Sharif said that the oil subsidy program will be launched soon and a comprehensive strategy will be created with the cooperation of relevant departments. 

Despite the economic difficulties, the government tried to help the poor people as much as possible, he added. Minister of State for Petroleum Musadik Malik informed about the strategy of providing petroleum subsidy to the low income segment of the society.

The meeting was attended by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, Advisor to Prime Minister Ahad Cheema, Special Assistant to Prime Minister Tariq Bajwa, Finance Minister, Petroleum Minister and senior officials.

Meanwhile, the prime minister called an urgent meeting of his allies in Islamabad today (Monday).

The decision was taken during a meeting between Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) President Shehbaz Sharif and Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz held at Model Town.

Maryam reached Shehbaz's residence and held a detailed meeting with him in which the future strategy of dealing with PTI Chairman Imran Khan was discussed, according to sources.

Sources said the two leaders discussed in detail the recent incidents at Zaman Park and Imran Khan's visit to Islamabad. They also discussed the provision of relief to the citizens during the holy month of Ramazan as well as the political and economic situation in the country.

In the meeting, it was decided that Shehbaz would call a meeting of the allied parties of the PMLN government and brief them about the situation. PMLN supremo Nawaz Sharif would also participate through a video link.