Ishaq Dar apprises US delegation on govt’s economic priorities

Islamabad: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Ishaq Dar Wednesday apprised the United States’ delegation on the economic priorities of the government to fix the economy towards the right path while fulfilling its international obligations.

Mr. Robert Kaproth, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the US Department of the Treasury for Asia called on the said minister at Finance Division, said a press release.

Senior Macro-economist for the Department of Treasury for Pakistan Ms. Eva Ghirmai, Financial attache’ Ms. Larita Bolden, Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Dr. Aisha Ghous Pasha, Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Finance Tariq Bajwa, Secretary Finance and senior officers from Finance Division attended the meeting.

Ishaq Dar welcomed Mr. Robert Kaproth and apprised the former on the economic outlook of the country.

He apprised the present government inherited a weak economic legacy and said that despite challenging economic conditions, the government was focusing on fixing things in the right direction and introducing reforms in all sectors including the energy sector and capital market to achieve economic growth and development.

Ishaq said: “Due to pragmatic measures taken by the government, the country was destined for progress and development.

The finance minister also shared with Mr. Kaproth the damages caused by the floods in Pakistan and their impact on the economy of Pakistan.

He stressed that the government was handling all challenges with complete commitment. Meanwhile, the Assistant Secretary underscored good relations between Pakistan and the United States. He further expressed confidence in the policies and programs of the government for economic and financial stability.

Robert further extended his support and cooperation on economic and financial issues.

The finance minister extended gratitude to Mr. Robert Kaproth for their support and cooperation.