Pm boosts Ramazan package to Rs12.5 billion
Published on: March 11, 2024.
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PM Shehbaz Sharif Enhances Ramazan Package to Rs12.5bn
ISLAMABAD: In a recent development, PM Shehbaz Sharif has decided to increase the quantum of the Ramazan package from Rs7.5 billion to Rs12.5 billion. The announcement comes just days after the initial announcement of the package, which aims to provide essential items to the needy at subsidized rates from all Utility Stores across the country.
The PM Office statement also mentioned that PM Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the expansion of the package’s reach. In addition to Utility Stores and the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), mobile units will now provide edible items at subsidized rates throughout the country.
To ensure maximum accessibility, the plan includes the establishment of 1,200 mobile points and 300 permanent package relief centers in the initial phase. These centers will offer a variety of food items at prices below the market rate during the holy month of Ramazan.
Furthermore, to accommodate areas without designated centers, food supplies will be transported using GPS technology-enabled trucks.
Under the Ramazan package, approximately 39.6 million people will benefit from a 30% subsidy on food items during the holy month. The subsidized items include flour, rice, pulses, ghee, sugar, syrup, and milk. The subsidy on flour will be Rs77 per kg, while the subsidy on ghee will be Rs100 per kg.
PM Shehbaz Sharif Expresses Gratitude to World Leaders
PM Shehbaz Sharif took to social media to express his gratitude to world leaders who congratulated him on his election as the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
The PM thanked Maldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickeremesinghe, Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda, and Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina for their warm wishes.
In a series of posts, the PM expressed his commitment to deepen relations with the Maldives and his desire to work closely with Nepal’s Prime Minister to enhance cooperation between the two countries.
PM Shehbaz Sharif also acknowledged Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s message and expressed his eagerness to strengthen the Pakistan-Bangladesh relationship.
Similarly, responding to the message from President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe, PM Shehbaz Sharif expressed his confidence in the growing relations between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
In conclusion, the enhanced Ramazan package will provide much-needed relief to millions of people during the holy month. PM Shehbaz Sharif’s efforts to expand the package’s reach and express gratitude to world leaders demonstrate his commitment to the welfare of the people and strengthening international relations.
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