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ISLAMABAD, (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif
Saturday said that the ultimate aim of the government’s endeavours
in energy, economy and infrastructure sectors was uplift of the
living standard of the common man.
In a meeting with Leader of the House in Senate Raja Zafar ul
Haq who called on him at the PM House, the prime minister said the
government was making all out efforts to resolve power and gas
shortage in the country.
He said the government had invested billions of rupees in the
energy sector and through completion of the ongoing energy projects,
it would not only eliminate load shedding but would also be able to
provide cheap electricity to consumers.
The prime minister hoped that the completion of China-Pakistan
Economic Corridor (CPEC) would not only prove to be a game changer
for the country but also a fate changer for the whole region.
The country’s law and order situation had significantly
improved and its impact was already being realised by the business
community both domestically and internationally, he added.
Prime Minister Sharif said the confidence of the international
financial markets in Pakistan’s positive economic outlook was a
proof of successful march towards attaining long term economic
stability.
“Increase in tax revenue through tax administration; increase
in foreign exchange reserves well over $20 billion; resolution of
energy issues including electricity tariff rationalization and
reforms in the gas sector have significantly contributed towards
economic stability in the country,” the prime minister remarked.
He said the government was pursuing its development agenda
simultaneously for creation of economic activities and generation of
employment opportunities leading to reduction in poverty.
The Leader of House appreciated the visionary leadership of
the prime minister and said that his agenda of development and
prosperity would steer the country out of the problems that are
being faced today.