ISLAMABAD (92 News) – Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has said that the past governments in Pakistan gave benefit only to the elite class on Friday.
Addressing the inauguration ceremony of Azakhel Dry Port in Nowshera, the prime minister said that no money was spent on the welfare of the people in the history of 70 years. He also mentioned that the biggest challenge for government is to make Pakistan a welfare society to elevate the weaker segments of society.
Ehsaas program started by govt at cost of Rs190bn
PM Khan said that Ehsaas program started by the incumbent government at a cost of 190 billion rupees is a major step towards helping the downtrodden of the country. He said under the banner of Ehsaas, scholarships for undergraduate students, shelter homes and other schemes have been started as part of the commitment of government to support the people who are less fortunate.
He said
Health Insaaf Cards introduced by the PTI government will ensure public health facility without any financial burden on families.
Azakhel Dry Port will help increase trade
The prime minister said
Azakhel Dry Port will help increase trade that would lead to job creation and benefitting the local populace. He said the project was envisaged in 2006 but could not be completed during the tenure of previous governments.
Imran Khan regretted that money was not spent on development of railways in the seventy year history of this country. He said the railway line decreased in length from the one inherited from British colonial rule.
Zero tolerance against corruption
The prime minister reaffirmed his government’s commitment for zero tolerance against corruption. He also urged the railways staff to give their full dedication and sincerity to run their organization. “The main reason was corruption and nepotism rampant in previous governments. He said different set of rules existed in old Pakistan with respect to rich and poor classes,” he added.
Rail is medium of travel of common man
PM Khan said rail is the medium of travel of common man in the whole world. Whereas in Pakistan the railways infrastructure is in dilapidated condition due to non-investment. He said ML-1 under
China Pakistan Economic Corridor will bring revolutionary changes in railways sector of the country.
He said China leads the world in railways technology and we will benefit from their experience. He said after the completion of ML-1, the commute time from Peshawar to Karachi will take only 8 hours.
Performance of railways, PIA to be improved
PM Imran Khan said revenue generated by railways in one year has exceeded by five billion rupees. He said railways have now to compete with the private sector. He said State Owned Enterprises are incurring a loss of five hundred billion rupees annually and creating burden on tax payers' money.
The premier said performance of both railways and PIA would be improved to make them more competitive. He said the lands of railways retrieved from land grabbers will be sold to earn precious revenue.
Five million houses being constructed
The prime minister said under
Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme five million houses are being constructed for people of middle and lower income backgrounds. He said 40 industries are allied with construction sector and a lot of job opportunities will be created for youth.
Package given to Utility Stores Corporation
Imran Khan said a package has been also given to Utility Stores Corporation in order to reduce the burden of inflation on working and middle class. He said this year policies will be made to give jobs to our youth and will help the poor people through Ehsaas program.
