Economic growth targets set for emerging Pakistan: PM

Jan 22, 2020: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said his government had set definite targets for growth of economy through foreign investment and ease-of-doing business as the country gained strength in financial domain.

Speaking at 'Pakistan Country Strategy Dialogue', a moderated session at World Economic Forum, the prime minister said his government was consciously planning to promote growth of industries across the country.

Prime Minister Imran Khan used the interactive platform, attended by economists, businessmen and media persons from different countries, to highlight his vision about transforming Pakistan into an investment and tourism destination.

"The first year of our government was about gaining economic stability and now we want the economy to grow and expand," he said.

Imran Khan said the whole idea was to reverse "anti profit-making social mindset" by providing incentives to industries.

He said Pakistan had now attained position among the fastest growing economies in the sub-continent and mentioned Pakistan's high ranking in World Bank's index of 'ease-of-doing business'.

He said corrective measures by his government resulted in the surge of foreign investment by 200 percent.

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