Islamabad August 18 2023: Dr Shamshad Akhtar arrived at the finance ministry and officially took over the responsibility of caretaker finance minister after taking oath at the Presidency.
On her arrival at the Finance Ministry, she was warmly welcomed by the finance secretary and senior officials of the ministry, said a press release issued here.
Later, the finance secretary and his team gave a detailed briefing on the country’s economic situation and trends of major financial economic indicators. Upon assuming her new role, Akhtar expressed her dedication to ensuring fiscal discipline, promoting investment, and bolstering efforts to address income inequality.
