The finance bill for the FY2019-20 was presented by State Minister for Revenue Hammad Azhar, who said the funds were allocated in line with the government’s policy to promote harmony and national integration. According to the budgetary document finalised by the Ministry of Planning, Development, and Reforms, the budget for PSDP, through an extensive consultative and participatory process, would carry forward the strategic vision of the government. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) continued to remain in the spotlight and projects had been fully funded. Separately, the government set aside funds to make Pakistan clean and green to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change and enhance tourism. The government allocated Rs 250bn for alternative financing.

Source: Pakistan Today June 11, 2019 15:25 UTC