Manend Team 
ISLAMABAD, (MANEND NEWS): Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed
government economic team to suggest out-of-box solutions for
reducing burden of indirect taxes and to ensure balance between state
revenue and expenditure.
Chairing a meeting on steps to bring down prices of essential
commodities in Islamabad on Monday PM Imran Khan directed
Finance Minister Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh to minutely look into wheat
procurement process and various administrative costs that are
contributing towards raising the prices of wheat.
The Prime Minister said his foremost priority is to provide maximum
relief to the poor segments of society. He said every effort should be
made to lessen burden of indirect taxes and provide relief to the
people.
Discussing wheat and flour prices, the Prime Minister directed that
every single penny, being spent in unnecessary administrative
expenditures, must be saved.
Finance Minister apprised the Prime Minister that a comprehensive and
efficient plan is being prepared for wheat procurement and
rationalization of administrative costs involved in the process.
SAPM Dr. Waqar Masood Khan briefed the Prime Minister about duty
structure on imported edible oil and pulses. He also presented a
comparative analysis with other regional countries.
Meanwhile Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry and
Member Punjab Assembly Khuram Sohail Khan Leghari called on Prime
Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad on Monday.
MPA Khuram Khan Leghari briefed the Prime Minister on issues related
to his constituency. The Prime Minister directed to address the issues
facing the people on priority basis.
Meanwhile former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Tourism and
Culture Muhammad Atif Khan called on Prime Minister Imran Khan in
Islamabad on Monday. Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shah Farman
and Chief Minister Mahmood Khan were also present on the occasion.
