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Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif on Thursday launched the Martyrs' Package, which includes cash assistance, housing allowance as well as free education and medical treatment, to provide relief to the families of federal government officials martyred in the line of duty.
A few days ago, the Prime Minister visited the family of the late Customs Inspector Syed Hasnain Ali Tirmizi, who was martyred in the firing incident in Dera Ismail Khan. . Make efforts to ensure the security of customs officials serving to rid the country of smuggling.
Reciting Fatiha for the repose of the martyr's soul and expressing sympathy to the bereaved family, he said that the Martyrs' package, which was earlier announced by the Punjab government, has now been extended to the federal government and the financial condition of the country. It can be further modified considering
Under the package, 10 million rupees cash assistance and 13.5 million rupees housing allowance will be given to the family members of the martyred soldier, apart from free education and medical treatment.
The family of the martyred customs inspector will be given Rs 15 million cash and Rs 25 million housing allowance along with free education and medical facilities.
The package will also apply to civilian officials, police and law enforcement agencies, the prime minister said, accompanied by Information and Broadcasting Minister Ataullah Tarar, Muslim League (N) leaders and senior government officials.
He said that the Federal Board of Revenue, law enforcement agencies and Ministry of Home Affairs are in coordination with provincial agencies to curb the menace of trafficking.
Ending trafficking is as important as revitalizing the national economy. Economic stability cannot be achieved without the prevention of trafficking. This is the primary responsibility of me and my government,” he said.
He also thanked Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir, KP Government, Provincial Chief Secretary and Inspector General of KP Police for supporting the Federal Government's efforts against smuggling so that people can use their produce and the country Foreigners can earn. Exchange through exports through legal means.
“I want to tell the federal and provincial government representatives that smuggling is our common enemy and we have to fight it… Let us pledge to stop at nothing to stop smuggling to save billions of dollars in the national economy. If we set this goal, Allah will give us success, otherwise we will be rejected on the Day of Judgment.
Energy reforms
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired the third and final high-level meeting to review power sector reforms on Thursday.
In the meeting, important decisions were taken regarding the transmission system of electricity and distribution companies.
The Prime Minister approved in principle the reforms and restructuring of the electricity transmission system, especially the reforms and restructuring of the National Transmission and Dispatch Company.
He constituted a committee to finalize recommendations to ensure implementation of reforms and restructuring in this regard.
He also set up a cell in the Prime Minister's House to ensure the implementation of reforms in the power sector. The cell will closely monitor the entire process.
He asked for a report on his previous government's plan to replace high-energy fans with low-power fans.
He also called for a comprehensive plan to provide low-consumption electric fans to low-income consumers and another plan to provide low-rate electricity to the industrial sector.
The Prime Minister said that he will chair the monthly review meeting on power sector reforms.
He directed that electricity should be provided to the industries at low tariff to ensure economic development and increase in exports.
"Reforms in government departments are not possible without a system of rewards and punishments," he added.
During the meeting, the participants were informed in detail about the problems and reforms of the National Transmission and Dispatch Company and various suggestions were made.
Recommendations were also made regarding electricity distribution companies, their losses, privatization and outsourcing.
The meeting was also informed about tariff rationalization and electricity rates for industries and domestic consumers.
Various suggestions were made by domestic consumers to use electricity instead of gas for cooking.
Also, on Thursday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the government is committed to empower the youth with modern technology and provide them with the latest professional training.
He was speaking at an event organized by the Ministry of Information Technology on the occasion of International Day of Girls in Information Communication Technology (ICT), which aimed to recognize the contribution of women entrepreneurs in the sector.
He said that this is our hope and we hope that the youth will become entrepreneurs and open offices in cities like Karachi, Lahore and other places in Pakistan and other countries like Saudi Arabia and information technology will earn the most foreign exchange for Pakistan.
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Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Thursday met a delegation led by APM Terminals Chief Executive Officer and Board Member AP Miller Maersk Keith Svendsen and discussed business and investment related issues.
During the meeting, Keith Svendsen expressed interest in Pakistan's first green transshipment terminal in Karachi.
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