PM believes PTI work earned masses confidence

Imran tells MNAs govt paying heavy subsidy on petrol, diesel

ISLAMABAD:

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) enjoyed the confidence of the masses in the current political scenario as it had taken revolutionary measures for the people’s welfare.

“Besides provision of interest-free loans to youth, women, poor and middle classes through the Kamyab Jawan Programme, various initiatives such as Riayat Ration, Education Scholarships, Emergency Cash, mother-child healthcare, Panahgahs and Women Centres have been taken under the Ehsaas Programme,” the PM said while talking to National Assembly members, who called on him.

The MNAs expressed their complete confidence in PM Imran’s leadership.

The MNAs included Sher Akbar Khan, Saleemur Rehman, Zil-e-Huma, Chaudhry Amir Sultan Cheema, Malik Umar Aslam Khan, Usman Khan Tarkai, Arbab Amir Ayub, Imran Khattaq, Javed Iqbal Warraich, Abdul Majeed Khan Niazi and Niaz Ahmad Jhakar.

Special Assistant to PM Malik Muhammad Amir Dogar was also present in the meeting.

The prime minister said that despite the rising petroleum prices in the international market, the government in order to provide relief to masses, was paying heavy subsidy on petrol and diesel.

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“These are the measures, which were never taken by any government,” he stressed.

The premier advised the MNAs to enhance contacts with people in their respective constituencies and help address their problems on immediate basis.

Separately, Premier Imran met with Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to the United States of America Masood Khan who called on him. Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi was also present during the meeting.

PM Imran said that Pakistan-US relations were based on partnership and shared goals and Pakistan desired strong ties with all the countries, including the US.

The prime minister directed Ambassador Masood to work for further strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries.

He said that connectivity of Pakistani diaspora was one of the top-most priorities of the government and the US was home to a very vibrant Pakistani community which acted as a bridge between the two countries.

He also directed the ambassador-designate to work towards further strengthening of Pakistan – US relations particularly for enhancement of trade, investment and public diplomacy.

The prime minister while wishing Ambassador Masood success on his new assignment, emphasised on correctly projecting Pakistan’s foreign policy priorities.

Ambassador Masood is an experienced diplomat and has previously served as Ambassador of Pakistan to China and Permanent Representative to the United Nations (including New York and Geneva). He had also previously served in Washington DC.