Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday laid out clear instructions to strengthen Pakistan’s economy. Chairing a high-level virtual meeting from London, Shehbaz Sharif directs a roadmap to boost investment, trade by prioritising agriculture, information technology, minerals, tourism, and renewable energy as the main drivers of foreign capital.
He stressed that trade must grow alongside investment. For this purpose, ministries must use all available resources to ensure the timely completion of projects. The premier told ministers to identify feasible initiatives and take immediate, practical steps for their execution. He urged that reforms should remain forward-looking and well-organised.
Moreover, the prime minister underlined that the private sector holds a central role in this roadmap. He said recent reforms had already given the economy a “new direction” through innovation and transparency, putting Pakistan firmly on the path to sustainable growth.
Federal ministers Musadik Malik, Ali Pervez Malik, Muhammad Jehanzeb, Jam Kamal, Attaullah Tarar, and Ahad Khan Cheema also attended the session.
Meanwhile, the meeting came after Sharif arrived in the United Kingdom, following the signing of a historic mutual defence pact with Saudi Arabia. He is now heading to New York to lead Pakistan’s delegation at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
At the UNGA, the prime minister will highlight Pakistan’s stance on Palestine, Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. He will also address climate change, terrorism, Islamophobia, and sustainable development. Alongside, he will join meetings of the UN Security Council, the Global Development Initiative, and a special session on climate action, while holding bilateral talks with world leaders.
In conclusion, Shehbaz Sharif directs a roadmap to boost investment, trade as part of a wider vision that combines economic reforms at home with active diplomacy abroad.
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