PR No. 195
Islamabad: May 30, 2023

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a meeting with delegations from Lahore and Faisalabad Chambers of Commerce on Budget 2023-24 proposals at FBR (Hqrs), today. SAPM on Finance Mr. Tariq Bajwa, SAPM on Revenue Mr. Tariq Mehmood Pasha, Chairman RRMC Mr. Ashfaq Yousif Tola, Secretary Finance, Chairman FBR, senior officers from Finance Division and FBR attended the meeting. The delegation appreciated the Finance Minister’s invitation for proposals from the Chambers of Commerce. They discussed the current economic situation of the country with the Finance Minister and apprised him about the various issues being faced by them. In this regard, they also presented their proposals to the Finance Minister for the upcoming Federal Budget. They also assured the Finance Minister of their support and cooperation to the Government in its efforts to enhance the economic and business activities in Pakistan. Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar appreciated the budget suggestions of the delegations and expressed the commitment of the government to overcome the challenges being faced by the commerce sector and ensure the economic growth of the country. He also assured the business leaders that Government will provide all possible assistance to the business community for the economic stability and growth by bringing forward a business and people friendly budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24. The Finance Minister reiterated the importance of business community and appreciated their efforts and contribution to the economy of Pakistan. The delegation thanked the Finance Minister for considering their budget proposals.

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