Dr. Miftah Ismail assumed responsibilities
as Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance, Economic Affairs and Revenue
here on Wednesday.
He
visited Finance Division and Federal Board of Revenue and met senior officials
of the two Divisions.
Talking
to the officials, Dr. Miftah said he had a firm resolve for further
strengthening of economy and advancing the objective of sustainable and
inclusive growth as envisioned by the PML-N leadership. He said that efforts
would be particularly focused on enhancing exports and increasing economic
growth. Endeavors would also be made for broadening of tax base and lowering of
rates, he said.
He called
upon all concerned to work with dedicatedly as a team towards this
end.
Dr.
Miftah will receive formal briefing about the working of various Divisions of
the Ministry of Finance and its sub-ordinate offices shortly.