PESHAWAR: Minister for Education, Shahram Khan Tarakai on Saturday said that Federal government has presented growth-friendly budget 2021-22 with more focus on welfare of marginalized segments of the society.
In his comments on the budget, he said that it is a bottom-up approach focusing on the uplift of the poor. “Announcing the minimum wage not less than 20k and no more tax on a salaried person are the budget highlights”. He said due to effective steps of the government, the economy is growing amid COVID-19 pandemic.
Minister for Finance, Taimur Khan Jhagra on Friday said fiscal year 2021-22 would be a resurgence and as a economic prosperity year of the country Expressing his reaction over the federal budget, the minister said that it is a bold, aggressive, pro-growth budget.
He appreciated allocation for Ehsaas program and Sehat Card and reduction in taxes. MPA Ziaullah Bangash said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government presented a people-friendly budget despite difficult circumstances and provided relief to the people.