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Reforms being introduced to put economy back on track: Tarar

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said that the government is working on practical changes and reforms in all economic sectors to put economy on the path of progress. Talking to media in Lahore today, he said the government is committed to welfare of the people. The Minister said that Prime Minister has set short and long-term targets for all ministries and these targets will be reviewed to ensure performance. He said self-accountability regarding performance is being introduced in the federal government. The Information Minister said the Finance Minister has been given a target to reduce inflation and unemployment besides improving the growth rate and increasing foreign exchange. He said Information Technology exports will be increased digital payment facility like PayPal will be introduced across the country. The Minister said that the target of the Ministry of Interior has been set to develop a plan on modern lines for elimination of terrorism and to curb smuggling. He fu rther said that privatization of Pakistan Airlines will increase the revenue of the government. He said that all the members of the cabinet are not drawing salaries and other perks. He said that due to the viable policies of the government, the rupee value has stabilized, and inflation rate would decrease further in the coming days. The Minister said that the undocumented economy is a problem which will be brought into the tax network. Information Minister said government is taking austerity measures to control expenditures, and for this a committee has been formed which will submit its report in the next few days. Source: Radio Pakistan

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