Trade partners: Finance minister supports strong ties with the US
A strong social protection system will be introduced to tackle the issue of poverty, says Dar.
Dar said subsidies would now target particular segments of the population and a strong social protection system would be introduced to tackle the issue of poverty. PHOTO: AFP/ FILE
ISLAMABAD:
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday said Pakistan wants strong economic ties with the United States (US), during a Pakistan-US investment conference in Dubai, a private news channel reported.
According to the channel, the minister said that the national economy faces major challenges like the budget deficit and a balance of payments crisis, and a strategy has been formulated to resolve all economic challenges. Dar said subsidies would now target particular segments of the population and a strong social protection system would be introduced to tackle the issue of poverty.
Earlier while addressing the conference, Water and Power Minister Khawaja Asif said that there is a lot of scope for investment in Pakistan’s energy sector. He stated that due to an independent judiciary and a vibrant media, Pakistan has an investment friendly environment.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 26th, 2013.
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday said Pakistan wants strong economic ties with the United States (US), during a Pakistan-US investment conference in Dubai, a private news channel reported.
According to the channel, the minister said that the national economy faces major challenges like the budget deficit and a balance of payments crisis, and a strategy has been formulated to resolve all economic challenges. Dar said subsidies would now target particular segments of the population and a strong social protection system would be introduced to tackle the issue of poverty.
Earlier while addressing the conference, Water and Power Minister Khawaja Asif said that there is a lot of scope for investment in Pakistan’s energy sector. He stated that due to an independent judiciary and a vibrant media, Pakistan has an investment friendly environment.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 26th, 2013.