Caretakers outperform PDM in debt management

ISLAMABAD: In a rare comparison before leaving portfolio on completion of about six months, caretaker Finance Minister Dr Shamshad Akhtar on Thursday claimed better debt management — domestic and external — from all aspects than her predecessor Ishaq Dar in the PDM-led coalition government, apparently pitching for her continuation. “Borrowings in the caretaker government’s term have been lower as compared to the preceding period”, although they inherited tougher conditions, said the Ministry of Finance in a statement. Giving a comparison of six and half months (Feb 1 to Aug 16, 2023) of the Shehbaz Sharif government with five and half months (Aug 17, 2023 to Jan 31, 2024), the statement issued by the caretaker minister’s office claimed to have outperformed the previous management.