Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired the first meeting of the Committee on Economic Management Reforms on Thursday.

The meeting deliberated on the way forward for the implementation of the government's holistic economic plans across various sectors, including energy, the social sector, and governance. The role of the Planning Commission and other ministries was discussed in detail.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister stressed the importance of focusing on sectors that can act as triggers for higher and more inclusive economic growth.

The meeting was attended in person by the Minister for Planning, SAPM Tariq Bajwa, NC SIFC, the Secretary Planning, and other officials. However, the Ministers of Finance, EAD, and Climate Change participated online.