Former Pakistan finance minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Miftah Ismail has called for an overhaul to strengthen Pakistan’s struggling economy. In a statement, Ismail said that the economy is going backwards with each passing day and that only a small fraction of the population is paying taxes. He also noted that Pakistan is not functioning properly, and that the IMF, Saudi Arabia, and China should not be blamed for this.
Ismail also commented on the IMF deal, saying that he was removed as finance minister by the current government for striking a deal with the international lender. He claimed that Pakistan’s economy was in better shape during his tenure as finance minister. He questioned how the IMF can trust Pakistan given the current state of the economy.
Ismail also criticized the political games in Punjab, saying that instead of wasting energy on these games, the country should focus on reviving the economy. He has been publicly criticizing the PML-N-led government since his removal as finance minister.
Earlier this month, Ismail also criticized Ishaq Dar, former finance minister, for claiming that he could bring the dollar rate down to Rs180. He said that instead of making tall claims, the government should focus on improving the economy and making it more stable.
In conclusion, Miftah Ismail called for an overhaul of Pakistan’s economy to strengthen it. He criticized the current state of the economy and the lack of tax payments by citizens. He also criticized the current government and the political games in Punjab. He also criticized Ishaq Dar for making tall claims about the dollar rate. He suggested that the focus should be on reviving the economy instead of wasting energies on political games.
