The Minister for Finance Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has been given 'Finance Minister of the Year for South Asia' award by the Emerging Markets newspaper. Jalil Abbas Jilani, Ambassador for Pakistan to the United States received the award on behalf of the Finance Minister in Washington DC on Sunday.
Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Jilani thanked the Emerging Markets for the prestigious award and recognition of Pakistan's successful economic policies. He highlighted that the Government's people-centric policies and bold economic reforms had resulted in economic stability and led the country on the path of economic progress.
The prestigious award has been given to Minister for Finance, Senator Ishaq Dar in recognition of his stewardship of Pakistan's economic policies during the difficult times in the international financial markets. Under the leadership of the Finance Minister, Pakistan has emerged as an increasingly important regional economy. His tireless efforts under the direction of the Prime Minister of Pakistan have spurred growth in FDI, Pakistan's greater presence in the global capital markets, new securities legislation, merger of the stock exchanges and Pakistan's burgeoning economic cooperation with China and other countries around the globe.
Led by the Finance Minister, successful economic agenda of the government has led the country to a path of success and development.