Negotiations with IMF at an advanced stage: Tarin

Says the news ‘PM drops plan to seek IMF chief’s help’ is completely flawed and baseless


APP November 10, 2021
Former finance minister Shaukat Fayaz Ahmed Tarin gestures during a press conference. PHOTO: AFP/FILE

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ISLAMABAD:

Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin on Tuesday categorically rejected the news captioned ‘PM drops plan to IMF chief’s help’ adding that the negotiations with the fund were at an advanced stage.

In a tweet, the adviser termed the news as completely “flawed and baseless” saying that such a proposal was never under consideration.

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He highlighted that when media reporters during the ‘Kamyab Jawan Programme’ asked about PM’s call to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief, he replied saying that negotiations were at an advanced stage and there was no need for a call.

“The news ‘PM drops plan to seek IMF chief’s help’ is completely flawed and baseless,” he said. “Such a proposal was never under consideration.”

COMMENTS (1)

Siddik S. Jaangda | 3 years ago | Reply How long we will remain on the mercy of IMF Practicable steps should be taken to create employment opportunities then increase taxes. An employed person can afford a bread at Rs20 whereas jobless cannot buy even at RS.5 -. Paltry amount of subsidy is not a lasting solution of economic predicament.
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