PM reiterates resolve to bring down inflation

Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday reiterated his government's resolve to continue pursuing measures to bring down inflation and reduce burden on the common citizens.

In a tweet, he expressed his optimism that the federal cabinet's decision to reduce inflation and provide subsidy on products through Utility Stores had started bearing fruit. He said that inflation rate for the last month showed decline by more than two percent as compared to January this year.

"Good to see Cabinet decisions to reduce inflation, including subsidy on products through Utility Stores, starting to bear fruit. Inflation rate for February shows decline by more than 2% versus January We will continue pursuing measures to bring down inflation & reduce burden on citizens," he tweeted.

In a meeting, the prime minister underscored the need to restructure and transform Pakistan Railways into a vibrant and profitable organization.

A statement issued by the PM Office, said that chairing a review meeting on restructuring of Pakistan Railways and related matters, the prime minister directed the authorities concerned to constitute a comprehensive plan for the organization's restructuring in consultation with the advisor on reforms.

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