ISLAMABAD: The Senate continued discussion on the budget for next fiscal year on Monday. Taking floor of the House, Senator Engineer Rukhsana Zuberi called for drafting a Charter of Economy to bring economic stability in the country. She stressed on implementing the proposed minimum wages in the country.
Rukhsana Zuberi said the Information Technology sector has great potential for posting an increase in the export of the country. She stressed on minimizing the taxes on Information Technology sector. The Senator said Solarization in the country should be encouraged to promote renewable energy.
In his remarks, Senator Fida Muhammad called upon all political parties to take joint action to strengthen economy of the country. He said we should set aside our differences and work together for national interest.
Senator Mohammad Abdul Qadir said we need to take tough decisions to bring sustainable growth in the country. He said the government should work on feasibilities for construction of dams in Balochistan. At the outset, the House offered Fateha for the departed souls of Pakistani migrants died in the boat incident near the coast of Greece. Senator Mushtaq Ahmad led the prayer.
