ISLAMABAD: Information and Broadcasting Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said international investors are keen to invest in various sectors of the country due to increased confidence on Pakistan’s economy.
She was speaking at an exhibition organised by Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan in Islamabad on Friday afternoon.
Marriyum Aurangzeb said Pakistan’s economy has achieved sound footings as reflected by various economic indicators.
She said China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which has been dubbed as the game-changer by international community will enhance regional connectivity and promotion of trade, making the role of Pakistan pivotal in South Asia, adding that infrastructure development is a major component of this project to change the landscape of the country.
The Information minister said Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had promised to make Pakistan a vibrant economy by overcoming the challenges of terrorism, energy shortage and weaker financial situation in 2013.
All these promises are being realized now and by 2018 Pakistan would emerge as a prosperous and developed country on the world map.
Marriyum Aurangzeb said major financial institutions have appreciated the economic milestones achieved by the present government.
She said Pakistan’s economic rating has improved while the foreign exchange reserves increased to a substantial level and the stock market is one of the best in Asia due to economic policies pursued by the government.
Government has also launched a number of energy projects, both from conventional and alternative sources, to overcome the shortage of power in the country.
The Minister said it is heartening to see that a large number of companies from Britain, Germany, Dubai, Uzbekistan, Turkey and other countries are taking part in the exhibition and have also expressed interest to invest in the real estate sector of Pakistan.
She urged private sector to act as veritable arm of the government in infrastructure development.
