ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday said that the government is considering buying oil from Russia.
Addressing the All Pakistan Chartered Accountant Conference, Dar said that if India can buy Russian oil, why can’t Pakistan do that?
Dar also criticized Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan, saying, “Imran Khan is doing the chaotic politics. He is continuously giving irresponsible statements against the state institutions and inciting people, which is very unfortunate”.
He said that the government was also weighing in on options to end the interest-based economic system in the country.
“Pakistan still has an interest-based economy; we are trying to change it with the Islamic economic system. However, in the Islamic system too, it is necessary to keep the assets impledged”, Dar said.
Pakistan to Come Out of FATF Grey List
The minister said that Pakistan had managed the task to come out of the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list. But it would only proclaim its success after the formal announcement from the FATF.
Dar emphasized that he was fully independent in taking economic decisions and that his team was trying to control inflation. He maintained that people would see positive outcomes of their choices in the coming days.
Govt Considering to Buy Oil From Russia
He hinted that the government is considering buying oil from Russia. Defending his stance, Dar said that if India can buy Russian oil, why can’t Pakistan do that?
Dar also criticized Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan, saying, “Imran Khan is doing the chaotic politics. He is continuously giving irresponsible statements against the state institutions and inciting people, which is very unfortunate”.
