Benefits of economic stability to reach common people in 2020: Awan Current account deficit down by 73 pc during 2019; Forex reserves grew 14 pc.

Islamabad -- The benefits of economic stability will reach the common man in 2020, said Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Information and Broadcasting Firdous Ashiq Awan Tuesday.

The special assistant was speaking at a press conference. She credited the incumbent government's policies for economic stability in the country. She said Prime Minister Imran Khan had been briefed about the country's economic situation in the federal cabinet meeting on Tuesday.

Dr Awan said current account deficit decreased by 73 percent during 2019 while foreign exchange reserves grew 14 percent and trade balance sunk by 40 percent. Imports reduced compared to last year, while exports registered a 4.7 percent gain as opposed to the comparable period, according to her.

The special assistant said the purpose of establishing shelters and langars was to show solidarity and sympathy with the poor. There was a Rs6-billion subsidy programme for food items to be introduced in the first week of January 2020, she said, adding that a Financial Assistance Card will also be issued.

Medical needs of the people will be fulfilled through the Insaf Health Card, she said, adding that setting up more shelters and langars in cities was PM Imran's aim.

She said the cabinet was told there was a 6.6 percent improvement in services trade balance and a 17-percent growth in tax collection.

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