- All economic indicators showing a positive trajectory, testifying govt’s efforts to stabilise economy: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly criticised those involved in violence and destruction in Balochistan, labelling such acts as anti-national and against the interests of the people of Pakistan.
Speaking at the federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad on Tuesday, he reaffirmed the government’s commitment to stability and development in the region.
The prime minister said the elements involved in killings in Balochistan were not only against Balochistan, but were the “enemies of Pakistan”.
“Creating hurdles in completion of Gwadar Port is also animosity with Pakistan,” PM Shehbaz said, adding that “the enemies of Pakistan do not want the operationalisation of Gwadar Port.”
The prime minister also paid tributes to the armed forces and people of Pakistan for “rendering matchless sacrifices to eliminate Fitna- al-Khwarij from the country”, a term that the state uses to refer to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
Highlighting economic development, the Prime Minister commended China for completing the Gwadar International Airport with a $230 million grant.
He stated that the new airport would significantly boost the country’s economy and aid in the recovery of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project.
The newly inaugurated Gwadar International Airport would not only benefit the economy of Balochistan but Pakistan’s overall economy, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday during a federal cabinet meeting, according to Radio Pakistan.
Pakistan’s largest Gwadar International Airport became operational on Monday with the landing of the first PIA flight from Karachi carrying 46 passengers.
He said the start of flight operations from Gwadar International Airport was “welcoming”.
The premier also talked about other issues, including exports, electronic vehicles, and other economic indicators.
He said it was welcoming to witness a record increase of IT exports to the tune of $346m in December last year. “We should also focus to push for more IT exports,” he said.
He added the government was also taking a number of steps to promote electric vehicles in Pakistan.
PM Shehbaz also welcomed the World Bank’s pledge of providing $20 billion under the country partnership framework for the next 10 years to support inclusive and sustainable development.
“Under this, country partnership framework, investment will be made in different social sectors of the country,” he said.
The prime minister said all economic indicators were showing a positive trajectory, which was testament to the government’s efforts to stabilise the economy.
He said the government is also making hectic efforts to provide the best facilities to Pakistani pilgrims during Haj this year.
PM Shehbaz welcomed the Gaza ceasefire agreement between freedom fighter group Hamas and Israel, declaring Pakistan’s readiness to contribute to the recovery and reconstruction process in Gaza.
The Prime Minister condemned the loss of over 50,000 Palestinian lives due to Israeli aggression.
The Federal Cabinet took up a plethora of items on its agenda, with particular focus on the prevailing political situation in the country.
According to the report, the meeting deliberated upon the economic issues, which is among the 16-point agenda.
