PTI govt will issue investment bonds for overseas Pakistanis: Asad

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Umar said that economy is in a shambles and the PTI government might utilise the option of International Monitory Fund (IMF) loans to help revive it.

Talking to a private news channel, he said that quick decisions would have to be taken to stabilise the economy.

Asad Umar said that tax rate would not be enhanced, however, some new commodities would be brought under the tax net.

He said that all agreements signed by the previous governments with foreign countries, including the deal for import of liquefied natural gas would be presented before the parliament.

He said that the PTI government would issue special investment bonds for overseas Pakistanis.

Replying to a question, he said that measures will be taken for improving the agriculture sector.

Asad Umar said the stolen national wealth stashed anywhere in the world would be brought back to the country.

PTI leader said that investigations would be carried out about 200 billion dollars owned by Pakistanis in Swiss banks.