Islamabad, June 03, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Senate was informed today [Friday] that government is providing targeted subsidies to fourteen million households to protect them from adverse impact of inflation after recent price hike in petroleum products. Responding to an Adjournment Motion moved by the opposition regarding hike in petroleum prices, Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Aisha Ghaus Pasha said anyone, earning less than 40,000 rupees per month can call 786 to avail the subsidy on petroleum and edible items.
She said government took tough decisions due to economic mismanagement of the previous government. Dr. Aisha Ghaus Pasha said we have not imposed any tax on petroleum products and only passed on the cost of buying. Minister of State urged the opposition to come up with their suggestions for the cause of Pakistan’s economy and security instead of playing politics on this matter.
Earlier, taking on the floor, Kamil Ali Agha said government has increased difficulties of the masses by increasing petrol prices. Shaukat Tarin said the government should resist IMF’s harsh conditions to revive the programme. Mushtaq Ahmed Khan said in view of the difficult economic situation, no government functionary, should use free petrol.
The House will now meet on Monday at 4 p.m. earlier, responding to a question during “Question Hour”, Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training, Rana Tanvir Hussain said Higher Education Commission has been directed to involve external examiners in paper setting to ensure transparency in the overall assessment process.
Replying to another question, he said Readers Club, run by the National Book Foundation, has been closed as some booksellers were misusing this facility. He said now any citizen can buy books from the National Book Foundation on 50 percent discount. Answering a question, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Murtaza Javed Abbasi said an e-commerce and online transaction project is being initiated to enhance international competitiveness of the Pakistan Post.
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