ISLAMABAD

Finance Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar Sunday stressed the need for further strengthening the capacity of Implementation and Economic Reforms Unit (IERU) of the Finance Division to contribute towards implementation of economic reforms.

The minister held a meeting with IERU here, which among others was attended by Finance Secretary, senior officers of Finance Division, Director General IERU and IERU officers. He emphasized that IERU was playing a pivotal role in implementation of economic reform agenda of the government to help improve economic conditions. Finance Minister appreciated the performance of IERU and desired regular briefings to review progress of key reforms and implementation of economic decisions. He admired the establishment of One Stop Shop for business registration, development of investment climate improvement plan, facilitation for energy sector reforms and research on regulatory governance issues.

Finance Minister appreciated the strength of IERU team and their support to strengthen the structural reform agenda locally as well as with international partners. On the occasion, Dr Khaqan Hassan Najeeb, DG (IERU) apprised the Finance Minister about the current work being done at IERU. He informed the minister that IERU has been facilitating economic reforms in the areas of Investment Climate Improvement, Energy Sector, Public Sector Enterprises and Regulatory Reforms along with providing overall policy support to Finance Minister's office, Finance Division and other Ministries/Divisions.