Industries Ministry asked to prepare Special Ramadan Package

24 Apr, 2016

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has asked the Ministry of Industries and Production to prepare Special Ramzan Package.

In a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance here on Sunday, the minister has asked for submitting the package for consideration of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet within ten days.

In this regard a letter has been sent to the Secretary, Industries and Production, it added.

The minister said keeping in line with the present government's past practice, Relief Package would continue to be offered through the Utility Stores for facilitation of the general public in the holy month of Ramzan.

A number of items, particularly those commonly used in the holy month would be provided to the people at prices comparatively lower to rates prevalent in the open market, the minister added.

Government would ensure smooth supply of these commodities at the Utility Stores throughout the holy month, the Minister remarked, it added.

Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2016

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