Lahore : Provincial Adviser for Economic Affairs & Planning Dr Salman Shah called on Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar at CM Office in which matters pertaining to the steps being taken for strengthening economy of the province along with improving performance of the departments came under discussion.
ACS (Urbanization) and Secretary to CM (Coordination) were also present on this occasion.
CM while talking on this occasion said that economy is facing severe strain in view of corona pandemic and weak segments have been adversely affected owing to coronavirus. He emphasized that extraordinary steps will have to be taken in order to augment and streamline the economy during the prevailing unusual situation.
Usman Buzdar disclosed that in the wake of coronavirus an effective strategy to promote development, business and investment has been chalked out as it is need of the hour to ascertain new priorities due to corona pandemic.
CM underscored that new steps with a new vision will be undertaken to promote development projects, business activities alongwith enhancing investment in the province.
Usman Buzdar vowed to advance forward public welfare projects by working on a new strategy. He stressed to move forward by putting complete focus and bringing individuality for ensuring social security as priorities. He maintained that priorities also undergo change according to the circumstances.
CM outlined that progress of every city of the province will be focused in the coming fiscal year budget and ensuring equal progress policy is the first and foremost priority of PTI government.