Sargodha:Punjab Minister for Zakat and Usher and General Secretary Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Sargodha Division Rana Munawar Ghous Khan termed record decrease in inflation a positive indicator for the country and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to work hard till complete revival of the economy.
Talking to reporter on Sunday, he said, ‘The inflation rate has dropped to 11 per cent during this month, as reported by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. Bloomberg, Asian Development Bank, UNDP, World Bank and other international departments are also acknowledging progress on Pakistan’s economy and also see it on the right path.”
Munawar Ghous highlighted government’s tireless efforts from day one, focusing on the economy, leading to several positive outcomes. “These include a significant drop in inflation, lower fuel prices, unprecedented growth in the stock exchange, increased foreign reserves, enhanced direct investment, and record tax collection by the Federal Board of Revenue,” he added. He e
xpressed optimism regarding Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s historic visit to China with a delegation of approximately 100 businessmen. Munawar anticipates fruitful B2B meetings, business conferences, and the signing of agreements, which he believes will further bolster the country’s stability.
To a question about Chine Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Rana Munawar praised the historical rapid pace of work on CPEC projects during Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif’s tenure, highlighting the commendable role of Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, the then Chief Minister of Punjab, in ensuring their swift completion.
He ensured these projects would be completed with more pace.