Enhanced exports, foreign remittances, FDI depict economic growth: PM
ISLAMABAD, April 19 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Tuesday that economic situation of the country was improving with the increase in exports, receipt of foreign remittances and enhanced foreign direct investment (FDI). He maintained that the expected bumper crops of wheat and other cash crops would help spare more funds to be utilized for the development and welfare of the general public. The Prime Minister expressed these views while talking to parliamentarians who called on him separately here at his Parliament House chamber.
The Prime Minister observed that the government was focusing on the equivalent and simultaneous development of all the areas.
Referring to the drone attacks in Waziristan Agency, he said that these attacks were counter productive and causing hindrance in the development of the area, adding tht this aspect had been conveyed to the coalition partners.
Ayaz Amir, member of the National Assembly (MNA) during his call on with the Prime Minister appreciated the government’s initiative to help Afghan peace process during the Prime Minister’s recent visit to Afghanistan.
The MNA apprised the Prime Minister that Railways land in Chakwal was being encroached and suggested that the land might be temporarily allowed to be used as a playground for the promotion of sports in the city.
Dr. Zil-e-Huma, MNA, during her meeting with the Prime Minister, appreciated the government for paying special attention to the problems of Balochistan and taking special initiative for its development.
The Prime Minister directed the concerned to ensure that the job quota for Balochistan in the Capital Development Authority (CDA) should be strictly observed like other departments and ministries.
Ms. Sherry Rehman, MNA, discussed various aspects of the Prime Minister’s visit to Afghanistan with him. Ms. Faryal Talpur discussed party matters with the Prime Minister during her call on.
The parliamentarians apprised the Prime Minister about various development schemes in their respective constituencies.
The parliamentarians included Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, MNA, Changez Khan Jemali, MNA, Tasneem Qureshi, MNA, Mazhar Hayat Khan, MNA, Nawabzada Ghazanfar Gul, Khawaja Muhammad Khan Hoti, MNA, Haji M. Mansha Khichi and Mr. Sajjad, MPA.