ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance Shaukat Tarin on Saturday said that the financial sector is stable enough and the government is continuously bringing reforms in different sectors.
Talking to a new channel, he said that “we are working on sustainable growth, which will boost up to 6 percent further.
He said several reforms have been made in industrialisation, housing and agricultural sectors, adding that the Kamyab Jawan Programme, Health Card Scheme, and Ehsaas programmes are result of government’s efforts.
He narrated that the government is trying to maintain balance among upper, middle and lower classes by making these programmes so that everybody can take benefit from economic growth.
He said the price of oil was increased overall, but “we are paying Rs1.2 trillion subsidy”. Although the fuel rates need to be increased, yet the government has decreased the prices to facilitate the people.
He said that the structural reforms will provide good results for economy in long term.
