Minister for Finance Ishaq Dar on Tuesday said the Federal Budget 2014-15 would set direction of national economy and would act as a component of mid-term macroeconomic strategy.
Chairing a meeting of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to review budget proposals, the minister said that measures would bring in positive results for the nation in the long run.
The minister appreciated the hard work and commitment of the FBR and Finance Ministry officials in consulting the stake holders and finalising the budget proposals for consideration.
He observed that during the current financial year, the government had to ‘do a lot of firefighting to save the economy’ from further deterioration and make a new beginning.
“The nation should join hands with the government to build Pakistan for the sake of future generations.” He remarked.