ISLAMABAD, Feb 21 (INP): Finance Minister Asad Umar on Thursday said the country cannot progress till professionals are given opportunities.
Addressing the Business Leaders Conference in Islamabad, the finance minister said, "We will make maximum use of the development capacity of Pakistan and the country cannot progress till professionals are given opportunities."
[timed-content-server show="02/22/2019 01:00 Asia/Karachi"]"Grooming of professionals is imperative to improve the quality of governance in the country," Umar said. "Capabilities of professionals can be utilised in the best manner through providing them incentives," he added. Upholding that collaborations between the government and private sector improve the performance of all sectors, Umar said, "Professional training is of vital importance for ensuring good governance." "The incumbent government is taking all possible steps for the welfare of the trader community," he added. INP/AJ[/timed-content-server]