Defending the federal budget, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Friday assured the nation that the finance bill will steer the country out of the ongoing difficult times brought about by the “recent years of economic mismanagement”. “These are difficult times brought upon us by the recent years of economic mismanagement. Through this budget, my government will steer our way out of these challenges by taking tough decisions while minimizing the impact on vulnerable segments of the population,” said the premier. Shehbaz believed the zero tax policy for the agricultural sector in some areas would be a “major step” to enable farmers and the sector to progress. Shehbaz concluded his thread by congratulating Finance Minister Miftah Ismail on presenting a “balanced, progressive and pro-people budget”.

Source: The Nation June 11, 2022 05:36 UTC