PM directs utilizing out of the box solutions to provide relief to masses

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PM directs utilizing out of box solutions to provide relief to masses

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Prime Minister Imran Khan said Thursday that instead of imposing more taxes on the masses, out of the box solutions should be suggested to provide relief to them. He said that reforms and simplification of the tax system is the priority of the government.

The PM was chairing a meeting of the Economic Advisory Council via video link in Islamabad.

Prime Minister Imran Khan directed the Economic Advisory Council to present a road-map envisaging short, medium and long-term measures for economic stability and sustainable growth.

He said the aim of the road-map should be to further organize important sectors of the economy including energy, construction, agriculture, tourism, social protection, subsidies, Small and Medium enterprises, remittances and public private partnership besides bringing stability to prices.

Imran Khan said the Economic Advisory Council has been established to take advantage of the inputs of prominent economic experts in order to put the economy on strong footing.

The Prime Minister said as a result of government’s steps, the business environment has improved and the confidence of entrepreneurs stands restored. He said it has remained endeavor of the government to not only frame policies in consultations with the business community but also ensure their continuation.