Ayesha discusses financial matters with Dr. Miftah Ismail

ISLAMABAD: Punjab Finance Minister, Ayesha Ghaus Pasha here on Wednesday called on Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance, Dr. Miftah Ismail.

They discussed financial matters pertaining to Punjab and requirement of finances for various development projects in the province, said a press release here.

Ayesha Ghaus Pasha gave the Adviser an update on the steps being undertaken by the provincial government for improvement of public financial management and local resource mobilization.

She said the provincial government was fully focusing on measures for public service delivery.

She also shared with the adviser the important spheres of focus of the Punjab government.

Miftah Ismail appreciated the development programmes and projects that the provincial government had undertaken under the leadership of Chief Minister Shahbaz Shairf and said these had a noteworthy impact on the overall economic conditions in the province.

In fact it was an example for others to follow, he said.

Dr. Miftah added the government was now concentrating on efforts for achieving growth target for the current fiscal year and had strong resolve to continue the process of reforms it had undertaken immediately after assuming responsibilities.

He said the Government would extend full support to the provinces in their efforts for economic well being of the masses and welcome their contribution for strengthening of the national economy.

Senior officials of the Ministry of Finance and Finance Department, Punjab attended the meeting.