NCC decides to open work on CPEC projects
The committee also decided to issue an advisory regarding Friday prayer and Taraweeh
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The National Coordination Committee on Thursday decided to open work on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects.
The meeting held with Prime Minister Imran Khan in chair reviewed overall situation of coronavirus in the country.
The prime minister was apprised about the health condition of pilgrims who had returned from Taftan. He was informed that many of those who contracted the disease have recovered.
Following the decision to open work on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects, the construction industry will be opened from April 3, while PM Imran Khan will also announce a massive package for the construction industry to maintain the economic activity important to deal with the coronavirus challenge.
According to sources, the prime minister’s economic team has completed consultation on the relief package and an advisory has been issued to the provinces for the transportation of labour related to industry in this regard.
The committee also decided to issue an advisory regarding Friday prayer and Taraweeh, while the local administration will take decision keeping in view the situation.
Massive package for construction industry
Earlier, addressing a Earlier, addressing a ceremony in connection with distribution of 100 billion rupees tax refunds amongst the businessmen in Islamabad, PM Khan said that a massive package for the construction industry will be announced on Friday to maintain the economic activity important to deal with the coronavirus challenge.
He said we have decided to open the construction industry and give it the necessary incentives in order to provide job opportunities to the people. He said this will also support the uplift of the industries allied with the construction.
He said that the construction of road infrastructure does not entail the danger of the spread of coronavirus. He said necessary SOPs will also be developed to ensure the safety of the workers.
Imran Khan said the commerce ministry has also framed a list of industries which can be opened in the current situation.
The prime minister expressed satisfaction that trajectory of coronavirus in Pakistan is not like that has been witnessed in other countries. He was confident that Pakistan will able to overcome this problem.
Imran Khan said promoting industries and giving incentives to the business is important to take forward the country. The refund of one hundred billion rupees today to the business community is part of that process. It is our utmost effort to ensure timely refunds to the business community so that they do not face any liquidity issue.
The premier said the ministry of commerce and industries is in constant touch with the business community as to how together we can overcome the challenge pose by coronavirus.
Imran Khan said our weaker segments of the society are at greater risk owing to the pandemic. He said we are trying to reach out to them under Ehsaas program.
He said a cash grant of twelve thousand rupees each will be given to twelve million poor families to protect them from the negative impacts of coronavirus.
