PESHAWAR:Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Environment, Syed Ishtiaq Urmar said that Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) led government has presented tax free, public welfare and development oriented provincial budget for financial year 2021-2022.

In his comments on the provincial budget here Friday, he said that the people-friendly and pro-poor budget reflects the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chief Minister Mahmood Khan that will bear far-reaching and positive results.

He said that the provincial government while following the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan has planted trees on a vast area that had received worldwide commendation. He said that while maintaining the same consistency, the government has allocated hefty amount in the budget for financial year 2021-22 for plantation of olives in the newly merged districts.

The plantation of olive plants in the newly merged districts will not only make KP self-sufficient in olive production rather would also increase the receipts of the province.