Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin chaired the second meeting of the Economic Advisor Council in Islamabad today (Tuesday).

Speaking on the occasion, he said the ultimate goal of these consultative meetings is to spur growth and take it to around 6-7 percent in a couple of years to make Pakistan a regionally competitive economy.

He underscored that the detailed interaction which is taking place at this forum will prove an effective tool for policy making. He also affirmed his support and facilitation for all sub-groups on the occasion.

The Finance Minister especially acknowledged the contribution and ownership provided by the private sector for coming up with innovative ideas that can yield valuable results.