ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Senator, Muhammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting to review progress on various programs and activities of the ministry of finance here Friday.
The newly appointed Secretary Finance, Tariq Bajwa also participated in the meeting, said a statement issued by ministry of finance. The finance minister felicitated Bajwa on his appointment as Secretary Finance. He said it was a challenging assignment and brought with it a significant level of responsibility.
He expressed hope that the new secretary would prove himself equal to the challenge as he brought with himself experience of working in different key positions including Secretary Finance Department Punjab, Chairman Federal Board of Revenue and Secretary Economic Affairs Division.
The finance minister Ishaq Dar said immediate task for the new incumbent and his team was the preparation of next fiscal year’s budget.APP
