Prime Minister Imran Khan has emphasized that government's prime focus is on providing relief to the poor segments of the society through targeted subsidies.

Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired a meeting of the finance and economy think-tank in Islamabad.

He emphasized that out-of-the-box solutions are required for economic growth in these crucial times as covid-19 has adversely impacted the world economy and of Pakistan too.

PM Imran Khan stated that from day one, the government adopted a strategy to maintain a balance between sustaining economic activity and protecting the masses from infectious disease of covid-19.

He stated that Ehsaas is the flagship program of the government to alleviate poverty and requires expansion along with a strategy to reach the most needy.

The Prime Minister highlighted that the construction and housing sector will provide much needed employment opportunities.

Earlier, Advisor on Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh briefed about the objectives and focus areas of this think-tank on finance and economy.