Caretaker govt unveils its approach to economy

The caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, stated that the interim government will focus on rationalizing expenditures, generating revenue, and developing human resources during its short constitutional period, with a specific focus on bringing the undocumented economy and people into the tax net and investing in human resources. Kakar also emphasized the importance of a long-term partnership with the United States and highlighted Pakistan's contribution to global peace and economy, while expressing the need for close cooperation between the two countries to tackle climate challenges.

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Posted 8/26/2023, 10:05:51 PM

Caretaker govt unveils its approach to economy

brecorder.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/27/2023

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