PM Kakar says caretakers taking steps to rationalize expenditures, increase revenue

In an interview with a private television, he said a task force would make efforts in this regard

(Web Desk) – Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said that the government is taking steps to rationalize expenditures and increase revenue of the government to create a viable state and lessen existential threats due to economic vulnerability.

In an interview with a private television, he said a task force, headed by the caretaker finance minister, would determine sizes of federal and provincial governments, besides making efforts to rationalize public expenditure and increase revenue.

Kakar said the Special Investment Facilitation Council was attempting to help achieve appropriate governance and address the reasons for ill governance in the past.

He said the caretaker government and the military leadership have a clear viewpoint that the movement of people and goods at the borders of Iran and Afghanistan should be regulated.

Replying to a query, the prime minister said it is the prerogative of the Election Commission to announce date for elections.

He said the general election should be held before March next year so that the Senate elections can be held to fill the seats fell vacant due to retiring of incumbent senators.