Govt prepares list of industries to resume food supplies: Hammad Azhar

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Hammad Azhar has asserted that the federal government has prepared a list of industries and traders after holding consultation with provinces to resume supplies of essential commodities across the country.

The statement came during a press conference along with Asad Umar and Dr. Zafar Mirza in Islamabad today (Tuesday).

Hammad Azhar further said that the federal cabinet has approved economic relief package to counter the impact of ongoing crisis due to the spread of coronavirus pandemic.

He also announced that the government has finalized the strategy to reach the 12 million deserving families to provide them relief in the tough situation.

The minister said, “Prices of petroleum products were reduced and special directives were issued regarding the electricity and gas bills, adding that the government has to ensure production and supplies of essential commodities to the nationals.

“Labourers are facing difficulties to reach to mills while the Sindh government is working to end this issue,” he added.

He added that consultations were underway to resolve issues in supplying imported goods and maintaining the purchasing power across the country.