Govt can't afford subsidies: Tarin

ADVISER to Prime Minister on Finance Shaukat Tarin has said Pakistan will go forwards hand in hand with the US to look for a bright future.

Addressing a press conference in Washington late on Monday, Tarin said focus would be set on trade with the US in various sectors. He further said Pakistan would negotiate with the US to enhance cooperation in the sectors of power and gas.

The Adviser said the government had withdrawn subsidy in various sectors through macro-economy and would continue to do so in other sectors as well. He said the government could not afford to provide further subsidies at this stage.