ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance Senator Ishaq Dar on Wednesday said extension in the mandate of military courts was imperative to address security challenges.
Talking to a private news channel, he said that Pakistan Peoples Party had given nine proposals at the all parties conference, out of which four were incorporated in the 28th amendment bill.
He said that Pakistan's economy was improving fast as compared to the past. The world had also appreciated the positive economic indicators of Pakistan, he added.
To a question, he said Saeed Ahmed was appointed as president of National Bank of Pakistan on merit.
Replying to another question, Dar said the appointment of  Gen (R) Raheel Sharif as Commander of Islamic Coalition Force was an honour for Pakistan.
He said some evil-minded elements were talking against the country, and were thus damaging its image.
Replying to a question, he said the government was timely repaying the debt. The budgetary deficit had also reduced due to government's policies, he added.
To a question Ishaq Dar said that concealing money to avoid tax would be difficult in future.
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