Islamabad, Dec 31: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has called for a “Charter of Economy” to unite all stakeholders on critical issues for achieving sustainable economic stability. Speaking at a media briefing, he emphasized the importance of collective effort in tackling challenges and gathering public input for economic reforms.
Key Highlights:
- Call for Unity:
Aurangzeb urged political factions to work together on shared goals, citing the ongoing negotiations between PTI and the coalition government as a positive step. - Focus on Self-Reliance:
The minister stressed the need for self-reliant progress rather than dependency on foreign aid, targeting economic improvement by 2025. - Agriculture and IT Sectors:
Identified as pivotal growth drivers, Aurangzeb proposed leveraging these sectors and involving the private sector to revitalise loss-making institutions. - Reforms in Taxation:
Acknowledging flaws in the tax system, he pledged to combat tax evasion and broaden the tax base without overburdening existing taxpayers.
The minister’s proactive outreach to traders and commitment to inclusivity reflects his vision of sustainable development driven by collective national effort.
