ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar here chaired a meeting to review the working of Economic Advisor’s Wing of the Finance Division.
Economic Advisor Syed Ejaz Ali Wasti briefed the minister about the functions and responsibilities of the Wing, including the all important task of publishing the annual Pakistan Economic Survey which is widely disseminated and facilitates important research work on economic subjects. He apprised the Minister about measures that the E.A Wing was undertaking to make this document all comprehensive. He said that the E.A Wing kept a close look on important economic issues and prepared its reports/material which were utilized by various stakeholders. He said the Wing provides inputs on important policy matters besides keeping a close watch on inflationary trends.
The Minister appreciated the role of the Economic Advisor and his team and called upon them to adopt a proactive approach in monitoring economic trends in the national and international markets. He specially emphasized monitoring of news report with a view to offset negative propaganda. He added that quality report preparation and provision of useful inputs would always come in handy in formulating economic policies.
