Govt reaffirmed resolve to revitalize industrial sector

August 26, 2025 (MLN): The government is working on a priority basis to enhance industrial production and develop industries through world-class manpower and technology.

Chairing a high-level session on the national industrial policy in Islamabad on Monday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said developing an export oriented economy was the government’s topmost priority.

He reiterated the resolve to revitalize the country’s industrial sector, noting that industry formed the backbone of Pakistan’s export strategy.

Equipping local industries with advanced technology and globally competitive expertise, he added, remained a foremost national priority.

The Prime Minister reinforced the need to eliminate structural barriers that had long hindered the sector’s performance, stressing that sustained industrial growth was vital for driving export-led economic progress.

“Our focus is on addressing the challenges confronting industry in a durable manner,” he said, adding that the nation’s economic stability and resilience rested on building a modern, dynamic and export oriented industrial base.

The meeting was briefed on proposals regarding the national industrial policy, while the Prime Minister directed that all stakeholders be consulted in the drafting process.

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