PM Shehbaz reiterates resolve to steer economy towards growth

Karachi: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed THE government's firm resolve to put the country on the path of economic growth after achieving macroeconomic stability.

Addressing a ceremony at the Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi today, he said the five-year Uraan Pakistan initiative is aimed at making the country economically strong.

He sought proposals from all stakeholders to implement an export-led growth agenda and exploit the full potential of natural resources.

The Prime Minister assured the privatization process will be taken forward in an entirely transparent manner.

He underlined the importance of role of investors in the progress of the country and expressed the desire to meet the top businessmen in days to come to discuss problems of the business community to put the economy on the right path.

The Prime Minister expressed hope that by implementing collective policies for the growth-led economy in the country, we would not rely on or seek IMF assistance.

He also rang the gong bell and distributed shields to the best-performing companies and officials of the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Earlier addressing the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar appreciated the performance of the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

He expressed hope that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, the country will continue to move towards economic growth.

Addressing the ceremony, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said that reforms are being implemented in the government entities and expenditures are being reduced.

He said that reforms in the energy sector will help bring sustainable growth in the macro-economic sector.