Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says government has decided to continue targeted subsidy on five essential items of daily use at Utility Stores for the next financial year.
In a tweet, he said government is working toward a transparent, efficient & digital system where various subsidies will be brought under one umbrella.
The Prime Minister said that the directions have also been issued for the Utility Stores network to be revamped and expanded across the country including the presentation of an expansion plan for Karachi in 2 weeks.
He said Ministries of Finance, Industries & Poverty Alleviation will jointly work on reforming the system.
Source: Radio Pakistan