ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Saturday chaired a high level meeting to review proposed calendar of events and other matters related to the federal budget for FY 2017-18.
The minister was given a briefing on the proposed schedule by Finance Secretary Tariq Bajwa. The minister expressed satisfaction with the progress of various activities and emphasized the importance of completing all the scheduled activities in a timely manner.
He directed the officials concerned to ensure that budget preparations were undertaken as per timelines, with due consideration to the timing of holy month of Ramadan this year. He also stressed the need for close coordination between the Ministry of Finance and other ministries/departments so as to carry out the budget exercise in an efficient and cohesive manner.
The minister said in line with last four years’ tradition of the present government, all opinion, proposals and constructive suggestions from stakeholders and experts would be taken into account while preparing the budget.
“As always, ensuring well-being of the general public will be accorded the utmost priority,” he said, adding that the minister impressed upon all the officials concerned to undertake budget preparations diligently while also abiding by the time lines.
Senior officials of the Ministry of Finance attended the meeting.
