ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday referring to Governor State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) ‘Refinance scheme to incentivize businesses’, said that it was part of the government’s policy of balancing between protecting people through a targeted lockdown and ensuring that the vulnerable and needy were provided for.
In a series of tweets, the prime minister further expressed the confidence that the SBP’s initiatives during the COVID19 situation would help keep businesses afloat and prevent massive unemployment.
“Today SBP has announced incentives for businesses as part of our policy of balancing between protecting people through a targeted lockdown & ensuring the vulnerable & needy are provided for. The Ehsaas emergency cash prog (programme) is underway & we are seeking to offer business incentives,” he tweeted.
The prime minister said that besides, tax refunds, they had decided to open up the construction sector. The agriculture sector was already opened.
He also tagged a video clip of Governor State Bank of Pakistan Dr Reza Baqir making announcement about ‘Refinance scheme to incentive businesses not to lay off their workers during COVID 29 pandemic’.
“With tax refunds & opening up the construction sector while keeping agri sector open. SBP’s initiatives for businesses during the COVID19 will help keep businesses afloat & prevent massive unemployment,” the prime minister further posted on his twitter account.
