Islamabad (TDI): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the 3rd meeting of Revenue Mobilisation, Investment and Trade Programme (REMIT) Steering Committee on Thursday, to review the progress on the implementation of decisions taken by the Committee in its earlier meetings with regard to revenue mobilization, trade, macro-economy and investment climate.
British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott and senior leadership from key government ministries, including Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Planning, Ministry of Industries and Production, Board of Investment, FBR and REMIT’s implementing partners GCSI, ASI and World Bank, were also present.
The committee discussed the progress made by stakeholders across different sectors, focusing on increasing macroeconomic stability and creating conditions conducive to high and sustained inclusive growth.
Areas reviewed included trade, investment climate, revenue mobilization and macroeconomic governance, with a particular focus on addressing climate change challenges.
Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb appreciated the overall progress of the Programme and urged a more proactive and coordinated approach among implementing partners.
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He emphasized the effective use of management and monitoring tools to ensure the successful completion of the Programme’s objectives.
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The Minister also reiterated his personal commitment to overseeing the progress of activities and deliverables, ensuring that the Programme stays on track.
