Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin has expressed the confidence that national economy is heading in right direction due to effective measures taken by the government.

Addressing a seminar in Islamabad, he said the country’s economy is growing at a rate of five percent.

Shaukat Tarin said the government gave a historic package to protect the economy and uplift low income groups in the wake of Covid-19.

The Finance Minister said government’s steps to deal with the Covid-19 have also been commended by the world community.

Shaukat Tarin said confidence of investors also stand restored as a result of financial transparency, while a significant improvement is also being seen in the agriculture sector.

Source:: Radio Pakistan