Islamabad: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet on Tuesday (March 15) has approved a relief package for Ramazan worth PKR 8.2 billion for the country, according to news sources.
The relief package for Ramazan was approved in an ECC meeting presided over by Federal Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin. The Ministry of Finance informed that the relief package was approved for the whole country’s population rather than just 20 million households registered with the Ehsaas Rashan Riyat Programme at the suggestion of the industries and production ministry. Under the relief package, 19 kitchen items will be provided at subsidised rates through the Utility Stores Corporation (USC).
Moreover, the ministry claimed that awarding subsidies through Ehsaas Rashan Riyat will be a time-consuming task and it is risky to use any other alternative without testing. However, the USC was finding a practical alternative with the help of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA).
It is important to note that since 1991, the government has been providing Ramazan relief packages via the USC network. The government has reserved PKR 6 billion for the Ramazan package for 2021-2022.
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