Hafeez lists priorities for economy boost

Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance, Dr Hafeez Shaikh on Friday said financial management, economic discipline, good governance and microeconomic framework would be his priorities. Talking to newsmen here, Hafeez said in the past benefits of economic growth could not reach the poor, therefore, long term economic policies and reforms are needed to pass on the benefits of fiscal gains to masses.
"We want to revive the economic growth, which would be beneficial to all sectors and the stakeholders," he added. He said a good atmosphere to the satisfaction of foreign investors is needed to attract investors in a big way instead of letting them repatriate precious forex from the country. He added that apart from economic growth, social safety net and energy would also be part of the strategy for economy turnaround.