Pakistan Ki Maashi Imdaad Ke Kamyab Hikmat-e-Amli | PTI Official | 15 Jun 2020
Channel: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
Date: 2020-06-15

With PM Imran Khan's Leadership, Pakistan sets example for the countries in the region, to provide economic relief to masses through its Ehsaas Emergency Relief Program.

By imposing one of the world’s harshest COVID-19 lockdowns before preparing adequately or consulting with lower levels of government, Modi has inflicted unprecedented damage on India’s economy and on the poor, who live hand-to-mouth at the best of time. According to some estimates, more than 120 million people lost their jobs and incomes immediately after the lockdown was ordered on March 24 (in India). And about half of the country’s population of 1.38 billion is likely to have been impoverished, with many approaching starvation levels.
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Meanwhile Pakistani Govt was able to efficiently provide direct cash relief to over 10 million families distributing over 120 billion rupees and the number is increasing.

Despite constant pressure from the opposition and media, the Prime Minister of Pakistan resisted complete lockdown and instead initiated smart lockdown in phases so that Pakistan could prepare for the appropriate medical response and provide relief to daily wagers.

The government is trying to address economic woes of the business community, especially small traders and their electricity bills will be waived for next 6 months.

Pakistan also has the lowered petrol prices, making it lowest in the South Asian Region.

Prime minister of Pakistan has also played a leadership role by offering help to the region looking to emulate our cash transfer program lauded internationally for its reach & transparency.