Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Rana Sanaullah has said the government is making all possible efforts to provide relief to ordinary people in the upcoming budget.
Speaking to the media, he said the government could have announced a bigger relief package if the country had not faced a war-like situation. He added that global economic challenges have also affected many countries, but the government has managed to save Pakistan from default.
Rana Sanaullah said the government continues to take steps to ease the burden on the public, while the economic team remains active in talks on different financial matters.
He said the prime minister wanted a strong relief package, but the current security situation has limited fiscal space. Despite this, he said the government is still working to provide maximum relief in the budget.
He also spoke about security issues and said that terrorists entering from Afghanistan are involved in attacks inside Pakistan. He added that cross-border movement remains a major cause of recent terrorism incidents.
Rana Sanaullah urged Afghanistan not to allow its territory to be used against Pakistan and called for stronger border security. He said terrorism could be controlled if borders are properly secured.
He stressed that the nation must stand united against terrorism and praised the armed forces for fighting militants with courage and professionalism. He expressed hope that Pakistan will soon achieve lasting peace.
On foreign policy, he said Pakistan supports the Palestinian people. He added that Pakistan would support any agreement that is accepted by the Palestinian leadership and ensures recognition of Palestine.
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