Meeting reviews proposals for power subsidy on tubewells in agriculture sector

Meeting reviews proposals for power subsidy on tubewells in agriculture sector.

Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday presided a meeting to consider proposals regarding provision of power subsidy on tubewells in the agriculture sector.

Meeting reviews proposals for power subsidy

The PM noted the development of agriculture sector as the government’s top priority.

According to the PM Office Media Wing’s press release, he underlined the progress of the country linked with the prosperity of farmers.

Minister for National Food Security Syed Fakhar Imam, Minister for Energy Omar Ayub, Adviser on Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, and senior officials attended the meeting.

The prime minister directed to formulate a mechanism in consultation with the provinces regarding proposals for provision of power subsidy on tubewells, so that small farmers could be provided with relief.

On the other hand, MNAs apprised PM of matters relating to their constituencies.

Members of National Assembly Aamir Talal Gopang, Mian Muhammad Shafiq and MNA Sardar Riaz Mehmood Khan Mazari called on PM.

According to the PM Office, they met Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad on Monday.

During their separate meetings with the prime minister, the matters related to constituencies came under discussion.

Moreover, they also discussed political matters in the meeting.