Times of Islamabad

Pakistan Economic indicators have started to move in the right direction

Pakistan Economic indicators have started to move in the right direction

ISLAMABAD – Finance Minister Asad Umar has said that the government istaking significant decisions for the economic development and there is nochance that the country may default.

Talking to prominent anchorpersons of TV channels in Islamabad on Thursday,he said that increase in the exports and remittances has decreased thetrade deficit of the country.

Asad Umar said the government is in touch with the IMF and agreement withit will be signed in case of any attractive program.

He said the government is focusing on alternative means to achieve funds tostrengthen the economy.

Asad Umar said concrete measures are also being taken to attract foreigninvestment in the country.