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Appointment of new finance advisor to boost economy: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Friday said appointment of an experienced economist, as Advisor will give fresh impetus to the management of Pakistan’s economy.Welcoming the new Finance Advisor Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, who called on him here at the PM House, the Prime Minister said his appointment at this juncture will send a strong signal to the investors, business and trade circles about the government’s commitment to economic reforms, financial management and growth that is beneficial for all.
The Prime Minister expressed confidence that the induction of an economist in the cabinet will help calibrate policies for boosting the economic growth.
The Prime Minister said the economy should focus on creation of economic opportunities and employment to help improve quality of life of common man.
He said the government through stringent measures had been able to check the downward trend of economy and bring about stability. He said now there was a need to prioritize the specific areas contributing towards sustainable economic growth.
Thanking the Prime Minister for reposing his confidence, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh assured to implement the government’s economic agenda in accordance with the priorities determined by the government.
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