PM Imran Khan takes federal cabinet into confidence over Azadi March

ISLAMABAD (92 News) – Prime Minister Imran Khan took the federal cabinet into confidence over Azadi March on Tuesday. The forum discussed 10-point agenda, including political and economic situation. It also approved Electric Motor Vehicle Policy. The cabinet directed the authorities concerned to prepare an action plan for CDA restructuring. Addressing a press conference after the cabinet meeting, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said that the prime minister gave a roadmap to various departments and ministries of their targets for the next three months. “The PM gave directions to all ministries to take maximum efforts to complete public sector development programs of their ministry in next three months.” She said that the prime minister had apprised the cabinet of political situation and said all indicators of the economy are on positive trajectory despite protests by the opposition parties. Firdous Ashiq Awan said that the government’s reform agenda is being resisted by status quo people who do not want a change in the system. “The prime minister reassured the cabinet that the government will not back away from reforms agenda as it is agenda for the development and progress of Pakistan.” She said that the cabinet had approved the waiver of passport and fee requirement for yatrees of Kartarpur corridor. “The visa on arrival facility will be given to Sikh yatrees, doing away the other requirements. Advisor to Prime Minister on Institutional Reforms Dr Ishrat Hussain apprised the cabinet on the new local government system,” she disclosed. The cabinet also accorded approval to appointment of DG Rangers Punjab.