PM says development journey will continue; the economy has achieved stability despite challenges
ISLAMABAD:
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday that the government presented the budget for relief and public welfare, reduced the burden on the salaried class and took steps to boost exports, promote industries and agriculture growth, investment and economic development.
In a statement on the federal budget, he said: “I am immensely grateful to Allah Almighty, by whose grace and prayers of the nation we have achieved economic stability and thanks to whom we have provided relief to the people in the budget today.”
“I deeply thank all the citizens of Pakistan who showed patience and forbearance under the most difficult circumstances and despite difficulties played a full role for the economic stability of our country,” he added.
He said he had promised the people that after achieving economic stability, its fruits would be delivered directly to the common man.
“Alhamdulillah, now the time of prosperity has begun,” he noted, adding, “The improvement and relief that I had promised you after the difficult period and the relief that my nation truly deserves has officially begun.”
The prime minister said, “The main objective of this budget is that the fruits of strengthening the economy should reach the people directly and all sections of the society should be involved in the development process.”
He thanked Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, the entire economic team, Chief Ministers of the four provinces and all relevant institutions whose tireless work, professional skills and passion made this relief possible.
“From giving people the option of their own roof under the Prime Minister’s Apna Ghar scheme to tax relief, to creating employment opportunities for the youth, reducing the burden on the middle class and promoting business activities, your government has taken concrete and effective steps,” he said.
He said: “God willing, this journey of development will continue in full swing and we will take all possible steps for the welfare of the people.”
The prime minister said Pakistan’s economy had achieved stability despite several challenges and expressed confidence that the federal government’s third budget would put the economy on a faster growth path.
Addressing a special meeting of the federal cabinet convened to approve the federal budget, the prime minister said the government had successfully navigated difficult economic circumstances and laid the foundation for sustainable development.
