Economic blueprint set for next govt: PM Kakar

Reiterating the government’s commitment to providing a conducive environment and streamlining regulations, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Thursday urged the business community to take advantage of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). Addressing a ceremony for the distribution of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Awards to the top 25 companies for 2022, Mr Kakar said the interim set-up’s ultimate goal was to provide a blueprint for the next government. He said the government had sought help from the Pakistan Army to facilitate the business environment through the SIFC forum. He told the gathering that the measures taken by the government, including the crackdown on smuggling, illicit foreign currency trade and power theft, had yielded results, triggering market sentiments and propelling the Pakistan Stock Exchange by 33 per cent in November to the historic 64,000 plus, besides boosting investors’ confidence.