Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Saturday the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced incentives for businesses as part of government’s policy to provide relief to people hit hard by coronavirus.
In a tweet, the PM wrote: “The Ehsaas emergency cash prog[amme] is underway & we are seeking to offer business incentives with tax refunds & opening up the construction sector while keeping agri[culture] sector open.”
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 is underway & we are seeking to offer business incentives
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) April 11, 2020
In another tweet, Imran Khan said: “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.”
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. pic.twitter.com/WW5dBzcHiz
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) April 11, 2020