ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Dr Aisha Ghaus Pasha informed Senate that incumbent government successfully brought back country from verge of bankruptcy, owing to good management policy.

Replying to Calling Attention Notice raised by Sania Nishtar regarding current status of economy, short and long term distortions creating unprecedented challenges for poor man, Minister said government had plan to improve economic situation.

Government inherited fragile economy and economic situation since its inception besides devastating floods which directly affected 33 million people, she added.

Minister said all commercial banks were directed to open LC for import of food items, medicines and fuel and added only import of luxury items had been curtailed.

She said relief was being provided to common people through Benazir Income Support Programme, Pakistan Utility Store Corporation, National Disaster Management Authority and Kissan Package. Hefty amount was specified to provide prompt relief to common people, she added.

Aisha Ghaus said it was determination of government to protect poor segments of society. All political parties should stand united while rising above political interests to steer country out of current quagmire, she added.

Published in The Daily National Courier, January, 27 2023

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