Govt focussing on provision of relief to masses: PM
ISLAMABAD, Jul 2 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Saturday said the government’s primary focus is to provide relief to the masses.He said the provisions taken in budget, will help check inflation and bring down commodities prices within the reach of common man.He said the government has also planned to increase the number of Utility Stores in all Union Councils before the onset of Ramazan.He expressed these views while talking to Nazar Muhammad Gondal, MNA who called on him at the PM House.The Prime Minister observed that government is cognizant of the rising energy demands in the country. Various short and medium term measures, he added, have already been taken to bridge gap between demand and supply.
Energy conservation measures are also being taken to mitigate the shortage as a short-term measure, he added.
Nazar Muhammad Gondal congratulated the Prime Minister on clear victory of PPP in Azad Kashmir elections. He also apprised the Prime Minister about the on-going development schemes in his constituency.