PML-N govt gave people-friendly budget: Abbasi

HYDERABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Saturday said that the next government can amend the budget 2018-2019 presented by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).

The premier inaugurated the gas processing facility at Kunnar Oil and Gas Field in Tando Jam, Hyderabad.

Addressing the ceremony, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said that the PML-N government presented a people-friendly budget and proved that they work for the benefit of the people and not themselves. He said that besides giving relief to different segments of the society, tax burden has been halved by bringing the maximum tax from 35 per cent to just 15 per cent. “PML-N also spoke about solving the country’s problems and will work for the people till its last day”, PM Abbasi said.

The premier further said that despite challenges the government was completing its term, adding that it realised its targets and put Pakistan on the road to progress. He said that the issues can only be resolved by ensuring continuity of democracy and that the PML-N fulfilled all the promises made to the nation. He said that not only already under construction projects were completed but new development plans were also devised. He said that credit goes to the PML-N to take the concrete measures for the utilisation of Thar coal and Riko Dik gold and copper deposits, besides exploiting hydropower potential of KPK and Azad Kashmir.

Taking a dig at the opposition, PM Abbasi said that development does not take place by giving false promises and hurling abuses. He said that the work done by the PML-N during its tenure is in front of the nation. Regarding the upcoming general elections, PM Abbasi said to the crowd: “In July you have to decide whether you will support those who developed the country or someone else”. Minister for Information Marriyum Aurangzeb and Sindh Governor Mohammad Zubair were also present on the occasion.