Islamabad, June 03, 2022 (PPI-OT):Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif says government is committed for the progress and prosperity of Baluchistan. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of Gwadar Eastbay Expressway and ground breaking of seven other development projects in Gwadar today, Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the need to work on war-footings for the development of the city terming it vital for the bright future of the country.
A component of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor, the 6-lane Eastbay Expressway would connect the Gwadar Port with Karachi through the Makran Coastal Highway. Addressing the ceremony, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the government has increased oil prices again with a heavy heart as it believes that anymore burden on the poor masses would be unjust and it is now time for the elite class to sacrifice and play their part in this noble cause.
The Prime Minister said he has called a meeting tomorrow to urge the billionaire elite to come forward and sacrifice for the poor masses by contributing their resources. He said this will start from me, ministers, advisors, federal and provincial secretaries and government officers.
Shehbaz Sharif said anticipating the success of vote of no confidence against it, the previous government reduced the oil prices to trap the incumbent government. He said over 90 percent of oil is imported, how the government could provide subsidy on imported oil through loans.
The Prime Minister said the government has announced a relief package of two thousand rupees per month each family under Benazir Income Support Program to mitigate the impact of the oil price hike. He said solar panels are being provided to 3200 families in Gwadar with the cooperation of China to meet energy needs and address the problem of power shortage in the city.
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