PM directs to provide relief to common man in fiscal budget

Business May, 23 2023
PM directs to provide relief to common man in fiscal budget
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed authorities concerned to take all possible steps to provide relief to common man in next fiscal year’s budget. Chairing high-level meeting about preparation of budget for financial year 2023-24 here Prime Minister was briefed by his economic team about preparations of next year’s budget.

 He was also briefed about revised estimates of revenue and expenditures and target estimates for next year. Meeting was informed that Budget for fiscal year 2023-24 would be presented on June 9 in National Assembly after getting approval by Cabinet.

 Speaking on occasion, Prime Minister said all available resources should be used to reduce financial difficulties and provide relief to middle class.

 He expressed satisfaction that prices of Urea are continuously decreasing as result of timely and prudent strategy of government. He said during past two months, current account surplus was achieved after many years and economy of country is heading towards positive trajectory. He directed to take concrete steps to increase revenue and enhance tax net.

 Prime Minister directed authorities concerned to finalise pension reforms at earliest and establish pension fund through adopting creative methods to lessen burden on national treasury to ensure welfare of pensioners.

Published in The Daily National Courier, May, 24 2023

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