Dr. Shamshad Akhtar assumes charge as Caretaker Finance Minister

ISLAMABAD, August 17 (SABAH): Dr. Shamshad Akhtar arrived at the Finance Ministry and officially taken over the responsibility of Caretaker Finance Minister of Pakistan after taking oath at the Presidency on Thursday.

On her arrival at the Finance Ministry, she was warmly welcomed by Secretary Finance and senior officials of the Ministry. Later, Secretary Finance and his team gave a detailed briefing on the economic situation and trends of major financial economic indicators of the country.

Upon assuming her new role, Dr. Shamshad Akhtar expressed her dedication to ensuring fiscal discipline, promoting investment, and bolstering efforts to address income inequality.