Finance minister urges private sector to lead as public confidence key to economic progress

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday stressed the importance of restoring public trust in the government’s economic policies, saying that the private sector must take the lead in driving the country forward. His remarks came during the Senate session where he addressed economic challenges. "We cannot move forward until public confidence is restored. The private sector must step up and lead the country," Aurangzeb stated, adding that currency stability and single-digit inflation have been achieved in the current fiscal year, with improved exports in July and August.