Asad: (ECNEC meeting convened to finalize funds allocation for Nai Gaj Dam: Asad)

Islamabad:Finance Minister Asad Umar says ECNEC meeting has been convened on 25th of this month in Islamabad to finalize the policy of allocating funds for the construction of Nai Gaj Dam in Sindh Province.

He was talking to media men outside Supreme Court on Tuesday after appearing before the court on being summoned by the Chief Justice while hearing the Nai Gaj Dam case.

The Minister lauded the passion of Chief Justice of Pakistan for resolving the chronic issue of water storage in the country.

He said the nation will remember this positive gesture and contribution of the Chief Justice for ever in this all important issue.

Replying to a question, Asad Umar said the economic indicators in the country are on positive trajectory with exports witnessing an increasing trend while imports are reducing, having a positive impact on the national economy.

He said the government will announce its mini-budget on 23rd of this month to take some corrective measures to further improve the economy.