IMF team expresses satisfaction over govt’s fiscal, monetary measures

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MG News | September 18, 2019 at 09:42 AM GMT+05:00

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September 18, 2019: Prime Minister Imran Khan says Pakistan is making progress and reaching all the desired targets of putting the economy back on track.

He was talking to Director Middle East and Central Asia, IMF Jihad Azour, who called on him in Islamabad.

Prime Minister said that the economy needed an overhaul and the present government has taken up this task with all its zeal and vigor.   

The IMF mission reviewed the measures taken by the government in the policy, fiscal and current account adjustments and greatly appreciated and endorsed the efforts being made by Pakistan.

The IMF noted this is the third month of implementation and already the indicators are showing improvements in expansion of the tax base and the increase in revenues.

Advisor Finance Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, Governor State Bank Reza Bqir and Secretary Finance were also present during the meeting.

 

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