- Says Govt took difficult decisions to correct direction of economy
ISLAMABAD, July 4: Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the government’s economic team, including FBR Chairman, to hold meetings with various commerce bodies and apprise them about reforms in the economic and tax system in detail.
He said this while presiding over a meeting. The meeting was attended by Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar, Federal and Provincial Ministers and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Shabbar Zaidi in Islamabad on Thursday.
The prime minister said that in view of economic situation, the government has taken tough decisions with the sole purpose to correct direction of the economy and steer the country out of economic difficulties.
Imran Khan went on to say that despite economic difficulties, the government has presented a balanced budget in which focus has been made on the promotion of industrial sector and uplifting of weaker segments of society.
The premier said reforms in FBR are aimed at economic development of Pakistan, improving revenue collection system, and encouraging the business community. He said institutions and judiciary are independent in Pakistan.
“The government is fully aware of the reservations of the business community and a reform process is continuing in FBR to restore confidence of the business people so that all segments, including businessmen, can voluntarily become part of the economic development,” he said.
Imran Khan was briefed about various steps taken to promote industrial, agriculture, and tourism sectors, establishment of special economic zones in Punjab, and addressing problems of the business community.-DNA
