November 1, 2019: Prime Minister Imran Khan has reiterated the government’s resolve towards the strengthening of the economy, ensuring transparency and good governance, institutional reforms, tax reforms and socioeconomic development of marginalized sections of the society.
Talking to President of World Bank Group David Malpass and his delegation in Islamabad, he said ease of doing business, enhancing tax base, domestic resource mobilization, attracting foreign investment and financial reforms agendas are foremost priorities of the government.
The prime minister apprised that the government has launched various initiatives aimed at the welfare of the youth, poverty alleviation and housing sectors that would ultimately result in economic development.
President of World Bank Group, David Malpass lauded Prime Minister Imran Khan for personally spearheading various flagship programmes of the government.
He also recognized the efforts of the government towards economic turn-around, reducing expenditures, practising austerity and initiating reforms in critical sectors of the economy.
Later, a round-table conference was also held wherein detailed discussions were held on issues related to the energy sector and reforming tax regime of Pakistan.
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