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ISLAMABAD, (MANEND NEWS): Finance Minister Shaukat Fayyaz
Ahmed Tarin has said the government is focusing on enhancing
exports, revenue collections, and other administrative measures to
achieve inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
Addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Sunday, Shaukat Tarin
said recent indicators show an economic growth of 3.94 percent, but
unfortunately deliberated attempts were made to make these statistics
controversial.
He said the government paid special attention on targeted sectors like
housing, agriculture, and export-oriented industry, which led to
economic stability and growth.
He said if the pace continues five percent economic growth is expected
next year and over six percent in 2023.
Shaukat Tarin said long, short, and medium-term strategy is being
evolved in 12 sectors. He said price stability is the top priority to bring
down inflation and provide relief to the people. He said as short-term
measures, administrative steps will be taken in the agriculture sector
to enhance food supplies and to establish warehouses and cold storage
facilities.
The Minister said industrial competitiveness will be increased to
strengthen productive sector to enhance exports. He said enhancing
revenue collection and reducing fiscal deficit are also the priority areas
of the government.
Answering a question, Shaukat Tarin said the government will not
increase tariffs to further burden the common people.