LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday acknowledged that the recent hike in prices of essential commodities and their shortage was a result of his government’s negligence.
Addressing the ceremony to distribute health cards PM Imran said the government is taking steps to move towards the welfare model of the state and our priority is to uplift the weakest segments of society.
He said for the first time in history, duties on import of health-related equipment have been removed. Imran Khan said this step will bring revolutionary changes in the healthcare system of Pakistan.
Imran Khan, while referring to current inflation in the country, said the contributing reasons are currency depreciation and account deficits due to policies of previous governments. He said the inquiry is being held to ascertain the reasons for the increase in the price of sugar. He said elements involved in profiteering and hoarding of flour and sugar will be taken to task.
Prime Minister congratulated Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid for distributing health insurance cards among five million families in Punjab.
Earlier, the Prime Minister distributed Health Insaaf Cards among the deserving people.
Chairing a meeting of Safe City Authority in Lahore this afternoon, Prime Minister Imran Khan has reiterated government’s resolve to maintain law and order situation, revive the economy and provide swift justice to a deserving segment of society.
He said maintenance of law and order situation will help promote tourism in the country.
The Prime Minister said the development of the national economy is linked with improvement in law and order situation and rule of law.
Imran Khan warned that the government will take swift actions against criminals and land grabbers in the country.
He urged the overseas Pakistanis to make investments in Pakistan’s diverse sectors to put the country on road to rapid development.
Addressing the meeting, Managing Director Safe City Authority told the prime minister that Lahore has become one of the 100 safest cities in the world due to measures taken by the Safe City Authority.
Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar called on Prime Minister Imran Khan in Lahore today (Saturday) and discussed overall situation of the province including development projects.
Prime Minister Imran Khan also visited state-of-the-art Mobile Laboratory of Punjab Food Authority in Lahore.
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