Dr. Miftah assumes responsibilities as Adviser to PM on Finance

Dr. Miftah Ismail assumed responsibilities as Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance, Economic Affairs and Revenue here on Wednesday.

He visited Finance Division and Federal Board of Revenue and met senior officials of the two Divisions.

Talking to the officials, Dr. Miftah said he had a firm resolve for further strengthening of economy and advancing the objective of sustainable and inclusive growth as envisioned by the PML-N leadership. He said that efforts would be particularly focused on enhancing exports and increasing economic growth. Endeavors would also be made for broadening of tax base and lowering of rates, he said.

He called upon all concerned to work with dedicatedly as a team towards this end.  

Dr. Miftah will receive formal briefing about the working of various Divisions of the Ministry of Finance and its sub-ordinate offices shortly.