COVID-19: Govt to announce economic relief package today 

Minister for Economic Affairs Hammad Azhar has said economic relief and stimulus package in wake of the coronavirus (covid-19) outbreak will be announced today.

In a tweet, he said the economic team is finalising the package. He said members of cabinet and government officers in multiple divisions have worked tirelessly over the past days to chalk out proposals and take decisions

The economic team is finalising an economic relief and stimulus package that shall be announced tomorrow InshAllah.

PM office, members of cabinet and government officers in multiple divisions have worked tirelessly over the past days to work out proposals and take decisions.

— Hammad Azhar (@Hammad_Azhar) March 23, 2020

The objectives of the Economic Relief and Stimulus package is to provide relief to vulnerable segments, to prevent job losses, encourage smooth supply of essential goods at reasonable prices, support businesses and stimulate the economy.

— Hammad Azhar (@Hammad_Azhar) March 23, 2020