Prime Minister Imran Khan has congratulated the Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin and his team on achieving the Gross Domestic Product of 5.37 percent in three years, which led to creation of substantial jobs and rise in per capita income.

During a telephonic conversation with Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin on Saturday, the Prime Minister highlighted that international economic organizations like Bloomberg and the Economist have recognized Pakistan's successful economic reforms and initiatives taken during the Covid pandemic savings jobs and lives. 

He stressed to initiate steps to alleviate the economic well-being of the urban lower and middle class population which has been affected by the imported inflation.

The Finance Minister informed Prime Minister that the local food prices have been declining since December as reflected in the SPI. However, he is hopeful that the as soon as the international prices come off the pressure on imported goods will come down as well.

Both have been regularly discussing the ongoing global commodity price super cycle which has adversely affected inflation and trade deficit in Pakistan.

The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction over tax collection, exports and remittances. He also inquired about his health condition.