PM for achieving revenue targets

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said Thursday various measures including improved economic management would lead to the stability of economy. He said that revenue collectors should be given timelines to meet the revenue target and their performance be monitored on regular basis. The Prime Minister asked the Ministry for Finance to ensure timely achievement of revenue targets, adopt measures to check inflation and facilitate increase in exports to strengthen the economy. Record increase in exports and foreign remittances, he said, indicates the soundness of the government economic policies. He appreciated the efforts of his financial team for record exports and foreign remittances. During a meeting at the Prime Minister House on Thursday, Federal Minister for Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh briefed the Prime Minister about the important issues and measures required to improve the economy. He informed the Prime Minister that exports would cross the mark of 22 billion dollars during this financial year. He apprised him that foreign remittances will also reach a record 11 billion dollars. The Finance Minister informed the Prime Minister that major indicators of economy are positive. He said it is for the first time that the inflation has also decreased. He also apprised the Prime Minister about details of his discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

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