Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said the federal government had put in place a transparent system to provide subsidised essential food items to underprivileged citizens under Ramazan package, replacing a decades-old, corruption-ridden mechanism at utility stores.
The prime minister was chairing a review meeting on the proposed Ramazan package and the third-party validation of last year’s relief initiative.
During the meeting, he praised all relevant institutions and ministries on the report by a reputable audit firm regarding the transparency of last year’s Ramazan package.
He noted that deserving individuals were deprived of their rights due to corruption in utility stores.
The prime minister directed that subsidy amounts for the Ramazan package be distributed exclusively through digital wallets to ensure the dignity and respect of beneficiaries.
He said the digital distribution of subsidies to the public through digital wallets will also prove to be a milestone in achieving a cashless economy. “The inclusion of the State Bank of Pakistan in the distribution of the Ramazan package will promote a cashless economy.”
