Govt committed to change nation's destiny, says PM Shehbaz

Dera Ghazi Khan: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed a firm commitment to changing the country's destiny through collective efforts, leaving India behind.

Addressing a public gathering in Dera Ghazi Khan, he said the federal and provincial governments are working together tirelessly to lead the country on the path of progress and development.

He said the economy has stabilised over the past year, emphasising that the goal now is to strengthen sectors such as agriculture and industry to boost exports and create job opportunities for millions of people. 

He said the electricity tariff will also be reduced to support these sectors.

He also highlighted the reduction in the inflation rate from forty per cent to two point four per cent and the policy rate from twenty-two per cent to twelve per cent.

The Prime Minister emphasized that peace is imperative to achieve the goal of development.  He said we will never forget the sacrifices of security personnel in the war against terrorism.

Referring to the projects implemented in South Punjab, the Prime Minister assured that the region would not be left behind in terms of development.

On the occasion, he announced the construction of a cancer hospital in Dera Ghazi Khan and a university in Rajan Pur.