ISLAMABAD: On Friday, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar condemned a “handful of miscreants” protesting outside the World Bank and International Monetary Fund offices in the United States.
The information minister told the media in Islamabad that the country was not formed for the objective that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was pursuing.
Tarar slammed the PTI, saying, “Their previous attitude was likewise anti-nationalist. They want the IMF to give Pakistan a grant if their leader is released.”
The minister stated that the PTI would inform the country that the US had plotted to overthrow its government in 2022, but that protests were taking place in the United States.
“The anti-national party embroiled in May 9 incidents is working against Pakistan’s interests,” he said.
On the IMF mission’s visit to Pakistan, the minister stated that talks with the delegation were progressing well and that he was optimistic about the outcome.
He stated that the prime minister intended to settle national challenges as soon as possible, which is why he has proposed extensive economic reforms.
The Prime Minister is also considering expanding the revenue base, reducing government spending, and reorganizing the Federal Board of Revenue, he stated.
