He said our imports are decreasing while exports including services exports have increased manifold.


Islamabad: Finance Minister Shaukat Fayyaz Tarin says Pakistan has upgraded seven points at world happiness index that shows improved economic conditions of the country.
Addressing media in Islamabad on Sunday, he said factors counted in the index shows Pakistan has performed better in Gross domestic product (GDP), life expectancy level, generosity, social protection programs and perception of corruption.
The Minister said due to several economic measures of PTI government, our current account deficit has reduced to just 545 million dollars that was more than 20 billion dollars before we came into power.
He said our imports are decreasing while exports including services exports have increased manifold.
He said large scale manufacturing has witnessed 8.2 percent growth that indicates increasing growth rate.
The Finance Minister expressed hope that the overall growth rate of the country will be five plus at the end of current fiscal year.
Turkey's Balıkesir province shaken by 4.9 magnitude earthquake
- 14 hours ago

PDMA issues heavy rain alert for most Punjab districts
- 18 hours ago

PCB announces tri-nation T20 series
- 15 hours ago
Russian strikes hit Kyiv government building for first time
- 17 hours ago
Total lunar eclipse to illuminate Pakistan's skies on Sept 7
- 14 hours ago

TikTok introduces new feature allowing users to buy movie tickets directly through app
- 13 hours ago

British police confirm arrest of 890 protesters at pro-Palestine rally
- 12 hours ago
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba decides to resign
- 16 hours ago

5 dead, 20 injured as bus overturns in Nawabshah
- 17 hours ago
FIA foils illegal migration attempt to Iran, arrests 24
- 15 hours ago
TDCP hosts grand celebration for Defence Day and Eid Milad-un-Nabi
- 17 hours ago
SC to begin new judicial year tomorrow
- 18 hours ago