Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, announced on Friday that the current government aims to implement short, medium, and long-term initiatives to ensure Pakistan’s economic revival.
The minister made these remarks while chairing the first steering committee meeting of the FCDO-funded Revenue Mobilisation, Investment, and Trade (REMIT) programme, according to a press release from the finance ministry.
British High Commissioner Jane Marriott co-chaired the meeting, which was also attended by Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission Dr. Jehanzeb Khan and senior government officials.
The finance minister stressed that the government’s focus on inclusive economic growth could be bolstered by development partners, emphasizing the importance of performance and implementation.
During the meeting, the minister reviewed the progress of the REMIT programme in areas such as revenue mobilisation, investment climate, macroeconomic governance, and trade, which include cross-cutting themes of gender and climate change. He appreciated the progress made so far and urged government stakeholders to proactively engage in implementation.
The minister also highlighted the need for consolidating interventions and accelerating government implementation to achieve significant impact.
Jane Marriott expressed gratitude for the minister’s interest in the programme and commitment to reforms that will advance Pakistan. She assured the government of FCDO’s full support in high-priority areas.
