ISLAMABAD, Nov 7 (APP):Minister for Finance Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday said that Imran’s party (Pakistan Tehree-e-Insaf) had “damaged the economy” of Pakistan after (sensing a threat) of a no-confidence vote.
The no-confidence move against Imran Khan was the correct decision taken by opposition parties, he said while talking to
a private news channel.
“Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has spread land mines for destroying the economic sector of Pakistan after fearing to lose power through a no-confidence vote,” he said.
The prices of daily commodities surged, while exports and foreign exchange reserves were declining during the period of PTI’s regime, he said.
Imran Khan, he said had played a “negative role for the country for vested interest”.
Lauding the policies of the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) he said the government had brought down petroleum prices despite global pressure. He said maximum relief was provided to the people after the reduction of petroleum prices.
In reply to a question about agreements with International Monetary Fund (IMF), he said, “We are bound to fulfil the commitments made by previous governments.” He said that the coalition government had renewed agreements with IMF to lessen the burden on poor people.
Approaching Paris Club, he said, Pakistan had gained benefits for not seeking rescheduling of the debt amount.
To a question about Pakistan’s ties with friendly countries, he said the PTI had created difficulties with friendly nations. He said the incumbent government had revisited foreign policies to strengthen relations with neighbouring and regional countries.
About China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), he said the PTI had “spread the wrong image to the world about CPEC”.
He said the recent visit of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to China had been successful regarding CPEC. To a question about investment, he said United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and some other countries were taking a keen interest in exploring business opportunities in Pakistan.
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