Protecting common man from effects of global level price-hike is govt’s priority, says PM Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD (92 News) – Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that protecting the common man from the effects of global level price-hike is among the government’s top priorities.

While presiding a high-level meeting in Islamabad, he said that the government also accords foremost priority to public relief amidst global price-hike crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister was also apprised of the various Ehsaas Program schemes as well as the measures to bring in further improvement in the schemes for public relief.

The meeting was told that due to the current conflicting situation, the crude oil prices in international market have surpassed 100 dollar per barrel and the prices of gas have also witnessed 3 to 5 times increase.

Besides, it was told that the prices of edibles particularly palm oil have also increased.