Govt taking measures to extend maximum relief to people: Finance Minister

Business Nov, 24 2022
Govt taking measures to extend maximum relief to people: Finance Minister
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ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said government is taking all possible measures to extend maximum relief to common man.  Talking to a private channel, he said government did not change petroleum prices to facilitate poor masses. Commenting on appointment of Army Chief, he said that selection of Army Chief would be made according to Constitution and law of land. 

In reply to a question about weak economy and politics, Ishaq Dar said proposal was referred to political parties for starting work on charter of economy. To a question about leakage of tax documents of high officials, he said directives have been issued to identify elements behind it.  To another question about devaluation of Pak currency against dollar, he said Imran Khan's negative agenda against government cast bad impact on business and economic sector. He urged PTI leaders to avoid policy of agitation against government.  He said incumbent government is focusing on boosting business sector and governance system to achieve speedy progress for people of Pakistan. 

Published in The Daily National Courier, November, 24 2022

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