Govt according priority to western Route of CPEC, Senate informed

Govt according priority to western Route of CPEC, Senate informed

The Senate was informed today that Ramzan Bazars will be established to shield the masses from food inflation.

Responding to a question during Question Hour, Minister of State for Revenue Hammad Azhar said under Ramzan package, Utility Stores will provide various kitchen items on subsidized rates.

Answering another question he said incumbent government used the obtained loans for debit repayment of previous loans.

Planning Minister Khusro Bakhtiyar said western route of China Pakistan Economic Corridor has been accorded priority by the government as it connects less developed areas of Pakistan.

Responding to a question in the House, he said the work on western route to connect Kashgar with Gwadar Port is in progress and Prime Minster Imran Khan, last month, performed the ground breaking of Quetta-Zhob section.

The Senate was informed today that Ramzan Bazars will be established to shield the masses from food inflation.

Responding to a question during Question Hour, Minister of State for Revenue Hammad Azhar said under Ramzan package, Utility Stores will provide various kitchen items on subsidized rates.

Answering another question he said incumbent government used the obtained loans for debit repayment of previous loans.

Planning Minister Khusro Bakhtiyar said western route of China Pakistan Economic Corridor has been accorded priority by the government as it connects less developed areas of Pakistan.

Responding to a question in the House, he said the work on western route to connect Kashgar with Gwadar Port is in progress and Prime Minster Imran Khan, last month, performed the ground breaking of Quetta-Zhob section.

Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Azam Khan Swati has said government is committed to eradicate polio from the country.

Responding to calling attention notice in the Senate, he lauded the services rendered by polio workers and security forces in executing the campaign successfully.

The Minster also thanked donors for supporting Pakistan and pledged to fulfill country’s commitment.

He said a dedicated and committed team is working in the anti-polio program of the country.