Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance Shaukat Tarin Sunday said the government would give the nation “good news” about the stalled $6 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme “soon”. Addressing a ceremony in Karachi, Tarin said the IMF wished to announce the deal on its own, the media reports. Tarin said the government was working on a long-term strategy to strengthen economy on a sustainable basis. Tarin said the government stood with the common man and was taking every possible measure to facilitate the vulnerable segments of the society. Tarin said the government was focusing its energies on construction and agriculture sectors, besides industries, to ensure growth in all areas.

Source: The Nation November 15, 2021 12:27 UTC