ISLAMABAD, Nov 1 (DNA):Minister of State for Finance, Bilal Azhar Kayani, on Sunday lauded the ongoing Prime Minister (PM)’s fuel relief scheme benefiting millions of people belongs to low income class.
Speaking to a private TV channel, he said that government was fully committed to provide maximum benefit to people including reduction in taxes or levies.
He also highlighted several aspects under which levy were charged on the petroleum prices.
Minister of State recalled several austerity measures taken by federal government during the difficult time in order to reduce further financial burden on the public.
Answering the question, he said the government had held constructive and professional meetings with the Jamaat-e-Islami leadership to discuss petroleum prices, electricity tariffs, power-sector challenges, budgetary matters and refinery policies.
Kayani appreciated party’s approach during the negotiations, saying the party had raised an important public concern regarding the rising cost of fuel.
He reiterated that the government remained committed to reducing the financial burden on citizens wherever possible, while maintaining fiscal discipline and meeting its economic obligations.
