According to details, top businessmen, industrialists, and investors in the country had an important meeting with Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and Army Chief General Asim Munir. A detailed discussion has taken place; however, the focus of the topic was the country's economic situation, and confidence was expressed about the improvement in the country's economy.
During the meeting, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said that the staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will be concluded soon, after which the government will complete the IMF program in June.
The military leadership has clearly communicated that the army will not interfere in politics under any circumstances.
In the meeting, there was an open discussion on all related issues, including economic anxiety, mistrust, and political instability, while Finance Minister Ishaq Dar brought the business community on board with the IMF's programme. A detailed discussion was also held on the expected economic scenario.
According to the sources, the army chief gave a message to the business community that "There are definitely problems, but not all is bad in Pakistan; together we will get the country out of the problems and fight till the end." While Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said that the program with the IMF has been facing serious difficulties and is now close to reaching a staff-level agreement with the IMF after making difficult decisions, an agreement is expected to be reached this week.
On behalf of Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and the Army Chief, the business community has also been asked to play its full role in bringing the country out of its economic situation. "We faced difficulties in the past too, but we successfully came out of those difficulties; God willing, we will get out of this difficulty as well," he added.
The businessmen were informed that along with the IMF, friendly countries, especially China and Arab countries, would help Pakistan.