ISLAMABAD, MAY 19 (DNA) National Economic Council meeting starts under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif.
Prime Minister of AJ&K, Governor KPK Chief Ministers of Punjab, Sind, KPK, Balochistan attending.
Federal and Provincial Ministers also present.

Prime Minister’s remarks during NEC

– Pakistan’s Economic indicators have significantly improved and are acknowledged by international financial rating institutions.

– 5.28% growth rate is commendable.

– Pakistan is now among fastest growing economies.

– Federal and Provincial governments are working in harmony for development of the country.

– CPEC projects are on fast track.

– During Belt and Road Forum at China all Chief Ministers accompanied me and the world saw that Pakistan unanimously stands for development and it was a very positive message that we are united.

– We are focusing on Energy projects. Not only power supply is our priority but we are providing affordable power supply for consumers.

– We are focusing on a balanced mix of sources for energy including LNG, Coal, Hydel, Solar and Wind.

– Infrastructure is the key to development and we are focusing on roads and communication networks.

– Development should not be politicized. Pakistan’s development is everyone’s prosperity.

– People centric approach adopted for development planning.