ISLAMABAD: Former minister for finance Dr Hafeez A Pasha has raised different objections over the calculation of GDP growth figures and said that the last fiscal year growth was finalised at.
• Concern expressed over slow PSDP utilisation
• Private members refer to frequent taxation changes, exemptions withdrawal
ISLAMABAD: With concern from members on high inflation, unemployment and low growth, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday asked the newly created Economic Advisory Council (EAC) to propose measures for relief to the people rather than imposition of more taxes.
Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin chaired the first session of the EAC meeting. The prime minister presided over the second session through videolink.
“The most important expectation I have from you (EAC) is to suggest out-of-box solutions as to how to reduce prices,” an official quoted the prime minister as saying.
• Concern expressed over slow PSDP utilisation
• Private members refer to frequent taxation changes, exemptions withdrawal
ISLAMABAD: With concern from members on high inflation, unemployment and low growth, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday asked the newly created Economic Advisory Council (EAC) to propose measures for relief to the people rather than imposition of more taxes.
Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin chaired the first session of the EAC meeting. The prime minister presided over the second session through videolink.
“The most important expectation I have from you (EAC) is to suggest out-of-box solutions as to how to reduce prices,” an official quoted the prime minister as saying.
PM Imran Khan for equitable GDP growth
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Prime Minister Imran Khan. File photo
PM Imran Khan meets Finance Minister Shaukat Tareen and Economic Advisory Council member Dr Rashid Amjad.
PM Khan says higher growth trajectory required to dent poverty and unemployment.
EAC likely to hold maiden session this week on Thursday.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan held on Monday a meeting with newly-appointed Finance Minister Shaukat Tareen and emphasised the need to achieve inclusive and equitable GDP growth to create jobs and reduce poverty.
Tareen, who took charge of the office a day ago, called on the prime minister along with Economic Advisory Council (EAC) member Dr Rashid Amjad.