Ishaq Dar, British HC discuss macroeconomic situation of the world & Pakistan

 ISLAMABAD: Acting British High Commissioner Andrew Dagleish praised the current administration’s efforts to maintain economic stability and pledged the “British Government’s” full support for the Pakistani people in containing the socio-economic crisis. The Acting British High Commissioner spoke with Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister of Finance and Revenue, about the global and Pakistani macroeconomic conditions at the moment. The envoy was also informed by the finance minister of the country’s overall economic outlook and the status of negotiations with the International Monetary Fund.

The Finance Minister briefed the envoy on pragmatic policies and programs of the government being taken in terms of revenue generation and bringing economic stability and growth.

The High Commissioner commended the practical measures being undertaken by the present government and offered all possible help from the British Government for the people of Pakistan in mitigating the socio-economic crisis. The Finance Minister appreciated the British Acting High Commissioner for his cooperation and support.

The Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Finance Tariq Bajwa, Special Secretary Finance, and other senior officers from Finance Division also attended in the meeting.