Govt working on long-term strategy to strengthen national economy, says Shaukat Tarin
The Advisor said the government fully focused on construction, agriculture and industry to ensure growth in all sectors.


Islamabad: Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance Shaukat Tarin Sunday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government is working on a long-term strategy to strengthen national economy on sustainable basis.
Speaking at a ceremony in Karachi on Sunday, he said Prime Minister Imran Khan took balanced decisions to protect livelihood of people and economy during COVID-19.
The Advisor said the government fully focused on construction, agriculture and industry to ensure growth in all sectors.
He said significant growth in agriculture produce has been witnessed during the last year and we are trying to increase our revenue from nine to eleven per cent.
Shaukat Tarin said Information Technology sector exports increased by 47 per cent during the last year and other sectors are also showing growth.
He said promotion of construction sector has generated job opportunities.
Later, talking to media persons, the Advisor on Finance said all matters with IMF will be settled soon.
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