Buzdar vows to provide maximum relief to impoverished segment.

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that labour class will get real and substantial relief from the economic package of the PTI government.

We will undergo all sorts of stress and strain in order to provide maximum relief to the poor segment and effectively cope up with coronavirus, he added. We believe in undertaking practical steps instead of making oral calculations. He lamented that coronavirus pandemic has badly affected daily wage earners.

Usman Buzdar said that PTI government has always given preference in ensuring the wellbeing of common man and poor segment of society. He further maintained that it is our first and foremost priority as well as responsibility to take care of the labour class owing to distressing conditions prevailing on account of coronavirus. PTI government will fully perform all its obligations by deeming its national duty, he stated.

Common man will be benefitted from the exemption of paying provincial taxes amounting to rupees 18 billion and Punjab government will undertake all out steps so as to save the masses from the detrimental economic effects, he stressed. Usman Buzdar further vowed that under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan we are fully prepared to cope up with coronavirus pandemic challenge. We are taking each and every step for its complete eradication and have devoted our all-out energies as well as endeavours to protect and safeguard the lives of masses. We are providing best treatment and healthcare facilities to the affected patients and quarantine centres have also been increased across the province, concluded Usman Buzdar.

Meanwhile, Usman Buzdar directed to undertake all necessary measures to bring stability in the prices of essential edibles including flour and further directed that provision of essential commodities and flour should be ensured at fixed rates at any cost. We will fully protect and safeguard the interests of the people during current turbulent situation, he added. Usman Buzdar directed to launch crackdown against hoarders and illegal profiteers. He also ordered that an indiscriminate stern action should be taken against them according to law. Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners after launching crackdown against them should submit their reports to the CM office. He asserted that all administrative powers will be exercised for ensuring the provision of essential items to the people at fixed rates and any undue hike in the prices of...