ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said on Saturday that the caretaker government’s key priorities were rationalizing expenditures, enhancing revenue generation, and developing human resources during its limited constitutional term.
In a meeting with a delegation of students from Harvard University in the US, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said that only nine percent of Pakistan’s population contributes to the GDP through taxes.
The caretaker government’s focus is to address the undocumented economy, expand the tax base, and invest in human capital within its brief tenure. Kakar highlighted Pakistan’s abundant natural resources and its pool of talented individuals.
The government’s goal is to nurture a skilled and technologically proficient workforce.
Kakar acknowledged the success of the Pakistani diaspora in the US, noting their contributions to American society. He praised the diversity and tolerance in American culture as exemplary for other nations.
A visiting delegation of 38 students from Harvard University representing various nationalities is currently in Pakistan.
Pakistan’s Vulnerability to Climate Change
In response to a question, the prime minister highlighted Pakistan’s vulnerability to climate change and called for concerted global efforts to address this urgent issue. He also urged the US to transition toward green energy.
Kakar commended the progress of American society and encouraged other countries to learn from their achievements in knowledge and skills.
Regarding Pakistan’s history, the prime minister discussed the country’s role during the Cold War era, the USSR-Afghanistan conflict, and subsequent regional events, emphasizing Pakistan’s contributions to global peace and economy despite the challenges.
He noted that while the priorities of successive governments in Pakistan have evolved, they all shared visions and aimed to realize them. Kakar also discussed the history and formation of Pakistan.
Responding to queries about democracy, the prime minister affirmed its role in strengthening the parliament and highlighted the completion of three consecutive democratic governments’ tenures in Pakistan over the past fifteen years.
Kakar mentioned Pakistan’s constructive engagement with the US on various issues, acknowledging differences and shared perspectives on global matters.
