PTI responsible for loans delay: minister.

MANSEHRA -- Minister of State for poverty alleviation and social safety Faisal Kareem Kundi on Saturday insisted international lenders were reluctant to assist Pakistan economically because of what he said economy's mismanagement by the previous Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf government.

He stated this while speaking at a public gathering after inaugurating the regional office of Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) in Pulrah area here.

Mr Kundi also inaugurated a women charity office in Darband.

On the occasion, he said deserving women would be included in the monthly financial assistance initiative launched by the Pakistan Peoples Party during its government.

'We are also going to provide essential commodities to the poor at subsidised prices across the country...