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Business Recorder
21-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Info secy vows govt's resolve to prioritise public welfare
ISLAMABAD: Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting, Barrister Danyal Chaudhry, on Tuesday reaffirmed the government's resolve to prioritise public welfare and national cohesion in the upcoming budget, despite fiscal challenges under International Monetary Fund (IMF) constraints. Speaking at a pre-budget dialogue titled, 'Rethinking Economic Policy for a Just Energy Transition' — jointly organised by PRIED and the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) — Barrister Danyal said the government is working to deliver targeted relief through revised policies, particularly in sectors such as electric vehicles, used cars, and affordable energy. 'We will work within these limits to turn contention into consensus and scarcity into shared prosperity,' he said, urging bipartisan collaboration to ensure inclusive growth and equitable resource-sharing. Highlighting the significance of national unity, Barrister Danyal emphasized Balochistan's central role in Pakistan's collective identity. He praised young lawmakers from the province for championing grassroots issues and stressed that every citizen — from Sindh's farmers to Punjab's mothers —deserves dignity and opportunity. 'Our strength lies in our people,' he noted. In a strong pitch for energy reforms, the parliamentary secretary advocated for the decentralisation of power distribution by transferring Discos to provincial governments. He also outlined a vision for expanding solar energy through localised micro-grids to close rural-urban gaps in energy access. Barrister Danyal linked economic resilience to institutional reform and stressed the Council of Common Interests' role in enabling cohesive federal-provincial coordination. 'By harmonising efforts and centering public needs, we can navigate constraints and build a sustainable future,' he concluded. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
05-04-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Pakistan sees economic stability: Danyal
Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting, Barrister Danyal Chaudhry on Saturday highlighted the country's progress under the current government saying Pakistan has achieved both political and economic stability. Speaking at a news conference, Chaudhry emphasized that despite initial predictions of bankruptcy within 24 to 48 hours by the previous government, the country has seen an improvement in foreign reserves. Four million families received digital cash assistance during Ramadan, while three million people in Punjab received a Rs 10,000 ration package. 12 million people benefited from relief through Ramadan bazars. Chaudhry credited the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government for resolving the energy crisis that plagued Pakistan in 2013, with load shedding reaching 22 to 23 hours. The government provided thousands of megawatts to the grid, significantly improving the situation. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was revived after a brief halt due to the discontinuity of our government in 2018, he said. Due to Prime Minister's struggles, Rs 7.41 per unit cut in power rates was a major relief to the consumers, he said. Chaudhry highlighted the government's efforts to bring transparency to the country, citing international institutions' positive analysis. He also criticized the opposition for alleged corruption, 33 fake degrees at Swabi University, bogus candidates at Badashah University and illegal hiring in Agriculture University. He said previous government also took two arab rupees on the name of mosques which they put on their social media and insaaf team. Eithsab commsion couldn't work in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. We will also expose their corruption in the coming days, he said. The previous government claimed that they have planted 1.8 billion trees but not even 20 per cent of it exists in reality and their corruption goes on. They were weakening our institutions and country through that corruption money, he said. We are not good in making propaganda or doing abusing politics but when it comes to deliverance, making bridges, roads, infrastructure and economy we have and will deliver to the people. The government has launched various public welfare projects, including Kisan Program supporting farmers through the Kisan card and tractor program, improved healthcare services and registering over 1.5 million people for housing initiatives through the Apni Chat Apna Ghar program. He reported positive economic indicators, including GDP Growth, a stock market which was recognized as Asia's top-performing market. The IT Sector revenue will see growth to cross Rs 4 billion in the coming years and the business sector has seen increased investment due to decreased interest rates.
