News Desk
ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Finance and Revenue, Ayesha Ghaus Pasha said on Thursday that the government wants an early revival of the program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) but in a manner that does not increase the common man’s burden.
She added that it was the government’s utmost priority to minimize the burden on the common man, but the international lender was demanding otherwise. However, she added that the government was trying to negotiate with the IMF on something that would place more load on the wealthy class and minimize the burden on the lower classes.
Govt worked hard to address IMF’s concerns: Minister
The minister said that the government had worked hard to address the IMF’s reservations and expressed hope that the program would be revived soon.
She said that negotiations with the IMF were underway and things were rapidly moving towards a solution.
She added that the Prime Minister was not in favor of undertaking across-the-board tax measures that would place an extra burden on the common man.
The minister did not give any specific date but said that the government was firm to finalize a program after having a detailed workout.
