ISLAMABAD
\nFederal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said here on Friday that the incumbent government intended to take up short, medium and long-term initiatives to ensure economic revival of Pakistan. The minister was chairing the first steering committee of the FCDO- funded Revenue Mobilisation, Investment and Trade (REMIT) programme, According to press release issued by finance ministry.
\nBritish High Commissioner, Jane Marriot co-chaired the meeting while among others it was attended by Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Dr. Jehanzeb Khan and senior government officials.
\nThe finance minister emphasized that the government\u2019s focus on inclusive economic growth could be complemented by the support of development partners with a focus on performance and implementation.
\nReviewing the work done by the programme in the areas of revenue mobilisation, investment climate, macroeconomic governance and trade, with cross-cutting themes of gender and climate change, the Minister appreciated the overall progress to date.
\nHe also emphasized the need for government stakeholders to be more proactive in taking up implementation.
\nThe Minister appreciated the technical assistance provided, stressed on consolidation of interventions and on speeding up on government implementation for impact.
\nJane Marriott, thanked the minister for his interest in the programme interventions and commitment to reform that will take Pakistan forward.
\nShe assured of FCDO\u2019s full support to the government on high priority areas, the statement added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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