Summary He said that Sheikh Rasheed and many other politicians are spreading hopelessness.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Finance Minister Ishaq Dar announced on Dunya News’s show ‘Kyun’ on Sunday that the petrol prices will be reduced from April 1st. “Sheikh Rasheed got nervous by our performance,” he claimed. Sheikh Rasheed is mistaken as the dollar was sold for even 97.50 rupee per unit, he added.
He said that Sheikh Rasheed and many other politicians are spreading hopelessness.
Earlier, presiding National Economic Council in Islamabad, he said that ‘friendly’ country has given 1.5 billion dollars as unconditional ‘gift’ for Pakistani people.
He maintained this amount is neither borrowed, nor remuneration against any services Pakistan has to provide.
He said national economy is showing upward trend and the rupee will further strengthen.
Dar said inflation is moving down and foreign reserves increasing.
To a question‚ Ishaq Dar said international markets are reposing confidence in the markets of Pakistan and showing keen interest in different sectors.
He said measures are being taken to control the smuggling of gold. He said measures are also being taken to resolve energy problem and to add more energy in the system.
Ishaq Dar said gas supply will be ensured to industrial sector.
