ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Federal Minister for Finance Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday said that fulfilling defence requirements was the top priority of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government.
While talking to the Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman who called on him in Islamabad, the finance minister said that the PML-N government acknowledged the services rendered by the Air Force for the country and would continue to make sure that all their financial requirements are catered to.
The minister appreciated different development schemes being undertaken by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) to enhance its operational capability.
Ishaq Dar made particular mention of PAF’s important role in the Operation Zarb-e-Azb, to eliminate the menace of terrorism.
On the occasion, the Air Chief briefed the Minister about ongoing and future development projects of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and other related financial matters.
The meeting was also attended Secretary Finance and other senior officials.
