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Government to attain Economic Targets without burdening the citizens- Finance Minister

According to sources, Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin has promised that the federal government will meet all of its economic goals without burdening the country..

During an interview, Shaukat Tarin said that the federal budget for 2021-22 was developed after extensive research and hard effort, and that he aims to meet all of the budget’s goals for the new fiscal year.He promised that the government would not burden the country and would meet all of its economic goals.

While outlining the country’s economic intentions, Tarin stated that the country will purchase levy gasoline following a drop in world costs, and that Saudi Arabia will soon provide oil at reduced costs. He stated again that the administration will maintain low petroleum costs.

The finance minister criticised the previous government of Pakistan for “gifting” the country’s current account deficit and warned that non-payment of dues would lead to bankruptcy.

Miftah Ismail, and former finance minister, was hailed by Tarin for calling the budget for 2021-22 a “excellent budget.” However, he stressed that Miftah Ismail’s tax collecting estimates are incorrect. He believed that the government was forced to seek IMF loans as a result of the economic policyof Past government.

According to the finance minister, the country requires economic growth at this moment. Following a rise in agricultural growth, the prices of key goods will fall. He went on to say that agriculture expansion may boost exports as well.

In terms of pay, Tarin stated that the government made salary increases after analysing the available resources.

He further said “We had instructed banks to issue agricultural loans to farmers. Other institutions that provide loans to farmers are also available. To help farmers, we’ve just changed the procedure by opting to provide cheap loans from big banks to small banks. Small enterprises, in addition to farmers, will be provided loans to help them grow their revenue.”

The finance minister stated that concrete actions will be made to improve tax collection, as well as the creation of a track and trace service to combat smuggling. “The next fiscal year’s export goal will be $30 billion.

“I am not here to become a senator; rather, I am here to better Pakistan’s economic status. My senatorship will be decided by the premier. I came here to fight for Pakistan’s development in response to Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit.”he added.

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