National economy heading towards right direction: FM

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MG News | August 23, 2021 at 09:22 AM GMT+05:00

August 23, 2021: Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin says national economy is heading towards right direction due to prudent policies of the government despite Covid-19 pandemic and other challenges.

Talking to a private news channel, he said the current account deficit has reduced which will further improve, strengthen and stable the country's economy to yield its desirous results.

He said the incumbent government is also focusing on agriculture sector to increase production of wheat, rice, sugar, pulses and other commodities to make the country self-sufficient.

Shaukat Tarin assured full cooperation to the business community in the wake of fourth wave of Coronavirus outbreak.

Radio Pakistan

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