Lahore, Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has credited Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for the significant improvement in Pakistan’s economic indicators, outlining upcoming economic relief measures and expressing optimism about future economic performance.
According to Directorate General Public Relation – Govt of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz attributed the positive economic trends to the leadership of both Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and former Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. She detailed the recent achievements, including a decrease in electricity rates and the potential for reduced inflation and further price cuts in essential commodities. The Chief Minister highlighted that major financial institutions, such as the IMF and ADBP, have praised Pakistan’s economic policies.
She further announced that the Karachi Stock Exchange’s 100 index had surpassed the 70,000 mark for the first time, reflecting growing investor confidence attributed to the government’s economic strategies. The Chief Minister also noted the positive outlook in the Economic and Social Survey Of Asia and Pacific Region and a UN report predicting brisk economic progress in the coming fiscal year. Additionally, she revealed the successful completion of Pakistan’s recent program with the IMF, which has helped stabilize the economy and boost foreign reserves.