*LAHORE – Rs 12 billion subsidy on Metro Buses has forced PM Imran Khan totake key decision. *
*Prime Minister Imran Khan gave approval to increase the fare of Lahore’sMetro Bus Service, sources reported on Sunday.*
According to the sources, Punjab Minister for Finance *Hashim JawanBakht* briefedthe prime minister regarding the subsidy given to the Metro Bus during thecabinet meeting. In this regard, PM Khan approves to removes subsidy on thebus service.
During the meeting, the prime minister said the government is providing asubsidy of 12 billion rupees on Metro Bus which could had been allocatedfor health and education.
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“The nation is bearing the losses due to the defected policies of previousgovernment,” he added
Imran Khan further said that all out facilities should be provided to theinvestors through one-window operation. The prime minister said largesubsidies are creating a burden on the economy. The removal of the subsidywill now be reflected in bus fares.
