ISLAMABAD – Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance Dr Hafeez Shaikh and hiseconomic team extensively reviewed the upcoming federal Budget today(Saturday) to finalize proposals and allocations.
In a tweet, the Spokesperson for Finance Division Dr Khaqan Hassan Najeebsaid the meeting discussed increase in allocations of programs forvulnerable segments and measures to protect poor and less privilegedsegments of the society.
Dr Khaqan Hassan Najeeb said the Federal Budget emphasizes on austerity,fiscal discipline, external sector management and protecting the poor.
He said it focuses on ensuring economic stabilization, undertaking projectswhich create jobs and providing economic stimulus for sustainablegrowth.
Dr Khaqan Najeeb hoped that the sound policies will lay the foundation ofsustainable growth and secure a better future for the people.
Economic Survey of Pakistan for current financial year 2018-19 will belaunched on Monday
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Economic Survey of Pakistan for the current financial year 2018-19 will belaunched on Monday.
The survey will provide an overview of the national economy, highlightingperformance and achievements in different sectors during the fiscal year.
Its launching marks the opening of budget related events includingpresentation of the federal budget in the National Assembly on Tuesday.
