ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan says the government will announce various measures to reduce prices of basic food items for common man, in the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
In a tweet today (Sunday), the Prime Minister said he understands the difficulties ordinary people, including the salaried class, are confronting.
I understand the difficulties ordinary people incl salaried class are confronting & have decided, come what may, my govt will be announcing various measures that will be taken to reduce prices of basic food items for the common man in Cabinet on Tuesday.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) February 9, 2020
He said at the same time, all relevant government agencies have begun in-depth probe into the flour and sugar price hikes.
At the same time all the relevant govt Agencies have begun doing an in-depth probe into the flour & sugar price hikes. The nation should rest assured that all those responsible will be held accountable & penalised.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) February 9, 2020
The Prime Minister assured the nation that all those responsible for the price-hike will be held accountable and punished.